USCIS Clarifies Definition of 'Day' for Calculating Filing Deadlines
Published Sep 23, 2026Effective Oct 23, 2026
USCIS has issued Policy Manual guidance clarifying how the regulatory definition of 'day' applies to filing deadlines. The guidance takes effect on October 23, 2026.
Key points
- USCIS issued the policy alert on September 23, 2026.
- The guidance clarifies application of the regulatory definition of 'day' to filing deadlines.
- It becomes effective October 23, 2026.
- The affected section is Volume 1, Part B, Chapter 6 (Submitting Requests) of the USCIS Policy Manual.
- Specific details of the new interpretation are not provided in the source.
Who is affected
Anyone filing requests or petitions with USCIS who must calculate a filing deadline is affected.
What to do
Consult the updated USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 1, Part B, Chapter 6, when calculating deadlines on or after October 23, 2026.
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