Form I-485: What It Is and Who Can File It in 2026
Form I-485 lets you apply for permanent residence without leaving the United States. Here is what it does, who can generally file it, and what changes starting September 18, 2026.
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Form I-485 lets you apply for permanent residence without leaving the United States. Here is what it does, who can generally file it, and what changes starting September 18, 2026.
We have clarified on social media exactly what the new public charge rule means: receiving public assistance does not automatically make you a public charge. Learn the factors USCIS considers and who is exempt.
USCIS announced that starting September 18, 2026, it will require a new edition of Form I-485, with no grace period. Learn exactly which edition to use based on your filing date.
USCIS published updated guidance explaining how officers will determine public charge inadmissibility starting September 18, 2026. Learn who is subject, who is exempt, the five factors considered, and a key date-based change in public benefits.