DHS Just Published the New Public Charge Final Rule (Effective Sept 18, 2026): Why Every Immigration Firm Needs a New I-485 Version-Control and Evidence Workflow Now

On July 20, 2026, DHS published a sweeping public charge final rule that takes effect September 18, 2026 and ships a brand-new I-485 keyed to a broader self-reliance standard. Here is the operational playbook immigration firms need to re-paper filings, track form versions, and organize the financial evidence adjudicators will now scrutinize.