USCIS Removes ‘Another Gender Identity’ Option

USCIS has removed the “Another Gender Identity” option from key immigration forms, including Form I-485, limiting choices to “Female” or “Male.” Originally introduced in 2023 under the Biden administration for inclusivity, its removal aligns with recent Trump-era policy shifts, including eliminating the “X” gender marker on passports. Additionally, USCIS has reinstated the term “alien,” replacing “noncitizen” and “foreign national” in sections on public charge determinations and military service exemptions.