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Registration of Lawful Permanent Residence for Children Born to Foreign Government Employees in the United States

Agency: Homeland Security Department

Document #: 2026-18345

Published: September 9, 2026

Comments close: October 5, 2026

Effective: September 4, 2026

Docket: CIS No. 2882-26

Who this affects

  • Green-card / I-485 applicants

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Summary

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is amending its regulations to permit children born in the United States to "foreign government employees" who are not U.S. citizens to register for permanent residence. DHS is also making corresponding changes to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration).

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