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FINAL RULECOMMENTS CLOSED OCTOBER 5, 2026

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

Homeland Security Department

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).

Published September 9, 2026Document 2026-18345Effective September 4, 2026

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From the Federal Register as of November 3, 2026. Deadlines can change; the official document governs. Not legal advice.

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