USCIS Announces New Editions of Forms I-539 and I-765

14 August 2026 

On September 15, 2026, USCIS will publish revised editions of Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) and Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization). USCIS has revised these applications to align with the new “Loss of D/S” rule. These forms will go into effect on September 15, 2026, and will carry an edition date of 09/15/26. The 09/15/26 edition of Form I-539 will replace the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539, and the 09/15/26 edition of Form I-765 will replace the 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765. 

Taking care with timing and edition dates is very important with this change as USCIS will not accept the older version of these forms (i.e., the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 and the 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765) on or after September 15. 

Additionally, USCIS will not accept the new editions of the forms early (i.e., before September 15th). There is no transition period - essentially up through September 14th the old versions are required, and then from September 15th and on, the new versions are required.

Visit the Form I-539 and Form I-765 webpages to preview the 09/15/26 editions (see the “Special Instructions” section).