Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests
2026-09289 · rule · published 2026-05-11 · effective 2026-07-10
Abstract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations governing the submission of benefit requests to provide that if U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepts a benefit request and determines later that it lacks a valid signature, USCIS may, in its discretion, reject or deny the request. This interim final rule (IFR or rule) will clarify USCIS procedures relating to the rejection or denial of benefit requests that do not meet regulatory requirements to ensure better enforcement of signature requirements.
- Agencies
- Homeland Security Department (
DHS) - Dockets
CIS No. 2855-26,Docket No. USCIS-2026-0166- RIN
1615-AD17- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure, Authority delegations (Government agencies), Freedom of information, Immigration, Privacy, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds
- CFR references
- 8 CFR 103