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  1. Published Aug 11, 2026
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  3. In effect Aug 11, 2026
  4. Comments closed Oct 13, 2026
Final Rule In effect General

Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing)

Agency: Homeland Security Department

Document #: 2026-16313

Published: August 11, 2026

Comments close: October 13, 2026

Effective: August 11, 2026

Docket: CIS No. 2853-26

Summary

This interim final rule (IFR) amends U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide: USCIS may require mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) of certain benefit requests; the process USCIS will follow to require a benefit request to be e-filed; and how a waiver of the e-filing requirement for those individuals unable to file electronically may be requested. This rule is intended to increase digital intake and processing to move USCIS and requestors from a mostly paper process to an electronic process and further enhance the integrity of the immigration system and the security of the United States.

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