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Immigration Calendar
Important U.S. immigration dates, rule changes, court events and filing deadlines to watch. Follow the linked reports for context and verify the latest official dates.
October 2026
OCT 1, 2026 · RULE EFFECTIVE DATE
I-864 transition ends
TR Immigration reports a transition period for the new Affidavit of Support edition through October 1.
September 2026
SEP 30, 2026 · FISCAL-YEAR DEADLINE
Fiscal year closes
Important for visa-number availability and Diversity Visa processing.
SEP 18, 2026 · RULE EFFECTIVE DATE
I-485 and public charge
Coverage of the new I-485 edition and the scheduled public charge change.
SEP 15, 2026 · FORM EDITION
Forms and F/J policy changes
Coverage of new I-539 and I-765 editions and the scheduled duration-of-status change.
SEP 9, 2026 · COURT DEADLINE
Duration-of-status hearing
Universities and unions are challenging the rule in court, according to TR Immigration's report.
Calendar note
These dates come from published coverage and official sources and can change after agency action or litigation. Check the linked sources before relying on a deadline.