Two Key Green Card Forms Just Changed — Here's What's New Green card sponsors and applicants have two new form editions to watch this fall. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, already became mandatory on August 31, 2026, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence, becomes mandatory on September 18, 2026. Filing the wrong edition of either form after its cutoff date means an outright rejection — USCIS is not offering a grace period for either change. Form I-864:
Waiting for a decision from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be stressful. Whether you filed for a work permit, green card, naturalization, or another immigration benefit, it's natural to want updates on your case. The good news is that you can track your USCIS case online—even if you submitted your application by mail instead of electronically. Here's how it works. Can I Track a Paper-Filed USCIS Case? Yes. Once USCIS accepts your paper application, it w
