09/01/2026
This matters because the I-864 is a required document in most family-based and employment-based adjustment of status and immigrant visa cases. Filing with the wrong edition can result in rejection of the entire package.
If you have a pending filing or one in preparation, confirm the edition date on your I-864 before submitting. This is especially relevant given the new public charge rules taking effect September 18, 2026, which are prompting many applicants to file sooner rather than later.
USCIS has changed form editions with little to no notice before. In a prior instance, AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) successfully sued the agency over insufficient notice on a similar change.
Always verify you’re using the current edition directly from the USCIS website before filing.