Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

2020 USCIS Forms Updates

11/30/20 AILA Doc. No. 20011661.

This is a running page of updates to forms issued by USCIS. Please always check the USCIS website for the most up-to-date information.


Date Form Notes from USCIS
November 30, 2020 Update to Form I-905, Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers. New Edition Dated 11/10/20. Edition Date: 11/10/20. We will also accept the 10/30/11 and 02/11/14 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
November 30, 2020 Update to Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship. New Edition Dated 11/10/20. Edition Date: 11/10/20. We will also accept the 08/05/15 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
November 30, 2020 Update to Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address. New Edition Dated 11/10/20. Edition Date: 11/10/20. We will also accept the 07/17/15 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
November 2, 2020 Update to Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, New Edition Dated 06/09/20 Edition Date: 06/09/20. Starting Jan 4, 2021, we will only accept the 06/09/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 04/12/18 and 12/23/16 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 30, 2020 Update to Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. New Edition Dated 06/09/20. Edition Date: 06/09/20. Starting Jan. 4, 2021, we will only accept the 06/09/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 04/27/18 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 30, 2020 Update to Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. New Edition Dated 10/30/20. N/A
October 28, 2020 Update to Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting Dec. 28, 2020, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 11/07/18 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 28, 2020 Update to Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. New Edition Dated 11/08/19. Edition Date: 11/08/19. Starting Dec. 28, 2020, we will only accept the 11/08/19 edition. Until then, you can use the 10/19/17 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 26, 2020 Update to Form I-910, Application for Civil Surgeon Designation. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting Dec. 28, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 05/29/18 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 23, 2020 Update to Form I-924, Application For Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting Jan. 5, 2021, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 11/21/19 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 23, 2020 Update to Form I-924A, Annual Certification of Regional Center. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting Jan. 5, 2021, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 11/21/19 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 16, 2020 Update to Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. New Edition Dated 09/30/20. Edition Date: 09/30/20. We will also accept the 05/09/18 edition despite the expiration date. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 16, 2020 Update to Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. New Edition Dated 09/30/20. Edition Date: 09/30/20. We will also accept the 01/27/20 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
October 16, 2020 Update to Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. New Edition Dated 09/30/20. Edition Date: 09/30/20. Starting [60 days after publishing], we will only accept the 09/30/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 12/02/19 edition with the new filing fees. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
August 25, 2020 Update to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. New Edition Dated 08/25/20. Edition Date: 08/25/20. Starting October 26, 2020, we will only accept the 08/25/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 09/10/19 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
August 25, 2020 Update to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. New Edition Dated 08/25/20. Edition Date: 08/25/20. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
August 18, 2020 Update to Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting 10/19/20, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 01/19/17 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
August 11, 2020 Update to Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting 10/12/20, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 12/19/16 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
August 10, 2020 Update to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. New Edition Dated 07/23/20. Edition Date: 07/23/20. Starting 10/12/20, we will only accept the 07/23/20 edition. Until then, you can use the 05/23/19 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. A medical professional must certify your Form N-648 within the six-month period before you submit your form to us.
July 10, 2020 Update to Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. New Edition Dated 09/17/19. Edition Date: 09/17/19. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
July 9, 2020 New Form I-129CWR, Semiannual Report for CW-1 Employers; Edition Date 06/18/20. Edition Date: 06/18/20.
July 9, 2020 Update to Form I-129CW, Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker; New Edition Dated 06/18/20. Edition Date: 06/18/20. Starting June 18, 2020, we will only accept the 06/18/20 edition.
July 7, 2020 Update to Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA). New Edition Dated 11/08/19. Edition Date: 11/08/19. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
April 1, 2020 Update to Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. New Edition Dated Sep. 17, 2019. Edition Date: 09/17/19. Starting June 1, 2020, we will only accept the 09/17/19 edition. Until then the 02/13/17 edition can be used.
April 1, 2020 Update to Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA). New Edition Dated Nov. 8, 2019. Edition Date: 11/08/19. Starting June 1, 2020, we will only accept the 11/08/19 edition. Until then the 12/23/16 edition can be used.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Prior editions will be accepted.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-485 Supplement J, Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j). New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i). New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. New Edition Dated 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 New Form I-945, Public Charge Bond. Edition Date 10/15/19. Edition Date: 10/15/19.
February 24, 2020 New Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency. Edition Date 10/15/19.. Edition Date: 10/15/19.
February 24, 2020 New Form I-356, Request for Cancellation of Public Charge Bond. Edition Date 10/15/19.. Edition Date: 10/15/19.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. New Edition Dated 01/27/20.. Edition Date: 01/27/20. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to I-129CW, Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker. New Edition Dated 01/27/20.. Edition Date: 01/27/20. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 24, 2020 Update to Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. New Edition Dated 01/27/20.. Edition Date: 01/27/20. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.
February 19, 2020 New Form I-955, Application for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Long-Term Resident Status. Edition Date 12/26/19.. Edition Date: 12/26/19.
February 19, 2020 Update to I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. New Edition Dated 12/26/19.. Edition Date: 12/26/19. Starting 4/20/20, USCIS will only accept the 12/26/19 edition. Until then, the 5/31/18 edition can be used.
February 10, 2020 Update to Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. New Edition Dated 09/17/19.. Edition Date: 09/17/19. Starting 04/13/20, USCIS will only accept the 09/17/19 edition. Until then, the 05/30/17 edition can be used.
February 6, 2020 Update to Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. New Edition Dated 09/16/19.. Edition Date: 09/16/19. Starting 04/06/20 USCIS will only accept the 09/16/19 edition. Until then, the 07/25/17 edition can be used.
February 5, 2020 Update to Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. New Edition Dated 01/08/20.. Edition Date: 01/08/20. The 01/31/19 edition is also being accepted until Apr. 1, 2020.
January 31, 2020 Update to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; New Edition Dated 10/21/19. Edition Date: 10/21/19. From January 31, employers may use either the 07/17/17 N or the 10/21/2019 version until April 30. Starting May 1, employers can only use the 10/21/19 version.
January 15, 2020 Update to Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition; New Edition Dated 11/08/19. Edition Date: 11/08/19. Starting 03/16/20, USCIS will only accept the 11/08/19 edition. Until then the 06/02/16 edition can be used.

Related Resources