Asks for the 09/15/26 edition
- Does USCIS accept it?
- Rejects the old one from September 15, 2026
- Edition we print
- Stops accepting: 08/21/25
- No grace period
- No grace period
In plain words
USCIS announced the 09/15/26 edition of the I-765, tied to a new rule, with no grace period. On September 14, 2026 a federal court paused the rule and USCIS withdrew the notice: it continues to accept the 08/21/25.
USCIS, word for word
On Sept. 15, 2026, we will publish a revised edition of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (edition date: 09/15/26). … There is no grace period for the revised edition of Form I-765 because the revised edition is necessary for USCIS to apply the final rule.uscis.govUSCIS withdrew it on September 19, 2026
Pursuant to the Sept. 14, 2026, order, USCIS continues to accept the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 and 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765 and is not accepting the 09/15/26 edition of Forms I-539 and I-765.uscis.gov