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Short summaries of changes to rules and fees. Each item has a date, a link to the primary source, a quotation and the group of people it concerns. There is no "what you should do" advice here.
We checked each item on Nov. 3, 2026 against the primary source linked in the item. Rules and fees change: check the USCIS website before filing.
Oct. 19, 2026 · TPSTPS for Ukraine after Oct. 19, 2026: what the USCIS website saysUSCIS, Oct. 19, 2026: the decision on TPS for Ukraine will be announced later. Until then, Ukrainians with TPS retain protection, including work authorization.Oct. 14, 2026 · DeadlinesThe end of automatic EAD extension is confirmed by a final ruleOn Oct. 14, 2026, DHS adopted the 2025 rule without changes: an EAD renewal filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025 does not automatically extend the old card.Oct. 7, 2026 · FilingI-765 by mail: USCIS changed filing addresses on Oct. 7, 2026From Oct. 7, 2026, Form I-765 has new addresses for filing by mail. USCIS will accept packages postmarked no later than Nov. 9, 2026 at the old address.Oct. 1, 2026 · FeesH.R.1 fees for fiscal year 2027: what changed on Oct. 16, 2026From Oct. 16, 2026, the H.R.1 surcharge for a first work permit based on asylum, parole and TPS is $570. The surcharges for EAD renewal are unchanged: $275 and $280.Sept. 14, 2026 · FilingI-765 edition: USCIS accepts 08/21/25 and does not accept 09/15/26After the court order of Sept. 14, 2026, USCIS accepts the 08/21/25 edition of I-765 and does not accept the 09/15/26 edition.
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