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Reminder: Certain Updated Forms Take Effect on April 1 with No Grace Period

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Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm deadlines on the official notice or with a qualified professional.

New editions of USCIS forms take effect on April 1, 2024, with no grace period for the old versions. Filers must use the 04/01/24 editions of forms starting that date. This coincides with a new fee rule also effective April 1, 2024.
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Authoritative text and filing details are always on the publisher’s site.

With the new fee rule that goes into effect April 1, 2024, you must use the new 04/01/24 editions

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