Genealogy Program Regulations To Clarify the Impact of Federal Records Requirements
Homeland Security Department
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulation governing genealogy program related records requests to revise its genealogy program regulations to clarify the impact of statutory and regulatory federal records requirements. This is necessary for individuals who request immigration records through the agency's genealogy program to better understand which records may be requested.
The comment period closed on October 20, 2026. The agency now reviews the comments. If it goes ahead, it publishes a final rule in the Federal Register that responds to significant comments. We link it here when it appears. See what is open for comment now.
From the Federal Register as of November 3, 2026. Deadlines can change; the official document governs. Not legal advice.
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