USCIS Corrects Notice About Form I-360 for Special Immigrants
USCIS fixed a mistake in a notice about a form used by some special immigrants, saying the form is not changing.
Affects: Green Card · Source: Federal Register
What happened
USCIS, which handles immigration, made a small correction to a public notice. This notice was about Form I-360, a form used by certain special immigrants. USCIS had first said that this form was going to be changed.
Now, USCIS says that the form is actually just being extended. This means the form itself will stay exactly the same. This correction was officially published on September 18, 2026.
The bigger picture
Government agencies like USCIS must tell the public when they plan to collect information, such as through a form. They usually announce if a form is being changed or if its use is just being continued.
USCIS had previously announced that Form I-360 was going to be revised, which means changed. However, this recent announcement is a correction, stating that the form is not being changed, only its approval is being extended.
What this means for you
Green card applicants
If you are applying for a green card as an Amerasian, widow(er), or special immigrant using Form I-360, the form itself is not changing. You will continue to use the same version of the form. This correction means there are no new changes to learn about for this form.
All immigrants
This announcement is a small correction about a specific form used by certain groups. It does not affect most immigrants. There are no direct changes for you from this notice.
What you should do
- Nothing right now — just good to know.
Key dates
- 2026-09-14: Original 60-Day Notice published about Form I-360
- 2026-09-18: Correction notice published in the Federal Register
- TBD: End of the public comment period (date not specified in this correction)
Words explained
- USCIS
- USCIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is the government agency that handles immigration benefits.
- Federal Register
- The Federal Register is where the U.S. government publishes its official notices, rules, and proposed changes.
- Form I-360
- Form I-360 is a special petition used by certain immigrants, like Amerasians, widows or widowers, or other special immigrants, to ask for a green card.
- Extension, Without Change
- This means the government is allowing a form or rule to continue being used, but they are not making any changes to it.
Common questions
Is Form I-360 changing?
No, Form I-360 is not changing. USCIS made a correction to an earlier notice. The form is only being extended, which means it will continue to be used as it is.
Do I need to do anything because of this correction?
No, you do not need to do anything. This notice is just a correction about the status of Form I-360. The form itself remains the same.
When does the comment period for Form I-360 end?
The correction notice says the comment period remains unchanged from the original notice. This correction document does not state the exact end date, but it is still open for comments as previously announced.
This is a plain-English explanation, not legal advice. Confirm with the official source or a licensed immigration attorney.