Federal Register #2026-18345

Regulatory Change for Permanent Residence Registration of Children Born to Foreign Government Employees

This opportunity involves a regulatory change by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), not a procurement: - DHS/USCIS is amending regulations to allow children born in the U.S. to foreign government employees to register for permanent residence - Updates to Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and Form G-325R (Biographic Information Registration) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action - Key requirements: - Eligibility criteria for affected individuals - Registration procedures, including voluntary registration and biometric appointments - Compliance with alien registration laws - Estimated time and cost burdens for completing forms and submitting biometrics - The rule is open for public comment and does not solicit products or services

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is amending regulations to allow children born in the United States to foreign government employees who are not U.S. citizens to register for permanent residence. This includes changes to Form I-485 and Form G-325R. The rule is an interim final rule effective September 4, 2026, with a comment deadline of October 5, 2026. The rule outlines eligibility, registration procedures, and associated costs for affected individuals.

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