Immigration in Focus Episode 9: New USCIS Forms, the New Public Charge Rules & a Warning About AI Immigration Scams

USCIS is making major changes in September 2026, including new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 beginning September 15 and Form I-485 beginning September 18—with no grace period for older editions after the applicable cutoff dates. Maria Aguila also explains the new public charge guidance in simple terms and discusses a disturbing new trend involving scammers using artificial intelligence to impersonate real immigration attorneys.