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Original Date Announced
August 31, 2026USCIS implemented changes to Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ, introducing a new authorization allowing USCIS and the Department of State to obtain information from consumer reporting agencies, including credit reports and credit scores, when evaluating whether a sponsor’s affidavit of support is sufficient. The authorization is part of the form’s required certification and allows the government to use the information to verify a sponsor’s financial circumstances; USCIS also notes that a credit or security freeze could prevent access to information needed to evaluate the affidavit.
The change initially took effect immediately, without a transition period, meaning applicants and attorneys were required to use the revised forms for new filings. USCIS has since edited its instructions and agreed to provide a 30-day grace period, with the new forms becoming mandatory October 1, 2026.
Trump 2.0 [ID #2390]
USCIS Form Changes I-864Effective Date
August 31, 2026Subsequent Trump and Court Action
September 3, 20262026.09.03 Complaint - AILA v. USCIS
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sued USCIS after the agency abruptly implemented new versions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ on August 31, 2026, requiring the new forms immediately and providing no advance notice or grace period. AILA alleges that the sudden change created a substantial risk that applications already prepared or in transit would be rejected and forced attorneys and applicants to redo filings on extremely short notice, particularly in time-sensitive family-based immigration cases. The organization argues that USCIS’s implementation violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the Paperwork Reduction Act by changing substantive filing requirements without following required procedures. AILA v. USCIS, No. 1:26-cv-03094 (D.D.C.).
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View DocumentCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual In LitigationTrump Administration Action: Forms and Information CollectionSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAgencies Affected: USCIS
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
USCIS Form Changes I-864
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
2026.09.03 Complaint - AILA v. USCIS
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