Original Date Announced

USCIS implemented a new edition of the Affidavit of Support, Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ (8/24/26 edition). The new edition introduces 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 new editions took effect immediately, on August 31, without a transition period, meaning applicants and attorneys were required to use the revised editions of the forms for all new filings.

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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

2026.09.03 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 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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Subsequent Trump and Court Action

USCIS Website Revised to Announce Grace Period

Following AILA's lawsuit, USCIS changed its guidance, stating that it would provide a 30-day grace period for the new editions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ. Through September 30, USCIS will accept both the 10/17/24 and 8/24/26 editions. Starting October 1, 2026, USCIS will accept only the 8/24/26 editions.