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New Form I-485 Required Starting September 18, 2026: No Grace Period for Older Versions

By Raul Rodriguez

USCIS now requires the new 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485. Learn why there is no grace period, what filings may be rejected, and how the September 2026 public charge rule affects adjustment-of-status applicants.
October 25, 2026 12:01 PM - Comment(s)

October 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-4 Filing Dates Advance to January 2025. Should You File?

By Raul Rodriguez

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin allows many EB-4 applicants to file Form I-485. Learn the benefits, risks, and whether filing now makes sense.
October 22, 2026 09:04 AM - Comment(s)

New Public Charge Rules in Effect September 18, 2026

By Raul Rodriguez

Concerned about the 2026 public charge changes? Discover who is affected, who is exempt, and what green card applicants should know.
October 21, 2026 11:06 PM - Comment(s)