USCIS Reinstates Updated Public Charge Bond Form for Immigrants
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
USCIS is bringing back a form called the Public Charge Bond, with some updates, to help manage immigration cases. This affects people who need to post a bond to prove they won’t become a public charge. You’ve got until February 23, 2026, to share your thoughts, and the changes might affect how long it takes and the costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Form I-945 Reinstated for Public Charge Bonds
If you must post a public charge bond for an adjustment of status or immigrant visa application, USCIS is reinstating Form I-945 (Public Charge Bond). USCIS will use this form to state the bond conditions and decide whether a bond is sufficient so USCIS or the U.S. Department of State can finalize the related immigration benefit requests.
Time Burden and Cost Estimates for Respondents
USCIS estimates 10 respondents will complete Form I-945, with an average time of 0.92 hours per response, for a total annual burden of 9.2 hours and an estimated $0 annual cost to the public.
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