Definition of Day for Purposes of Filing Deadlines
This technical update incorporates into Volume 1 the policy guidance that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 23, 2026 clarifying how USCIS applies the regulatory definition of “day” to filing deadlines. This policy became effective October 23, 2026.
Effective date and application
This policy became effective October 23, 2026.
Key changes
This technical update incorporates into Volume 1 the policy guidance that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 23, 2026 clarifying how USCIS applies the regulatory definition of “day” to filing deadlines. This policy became effective October 23, 2026.