U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Federal agency responsible for regulations under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
20 regulationsExercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H–2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program
The federal government is temporarily increasing the number of temporary foreign workers allowed to enter the United States for non-agricultural jobs in 2026. This rule allows employers in industries like hospitality and landscaping to hire more foreign workers when they cannot find enough American workers to fill positions.
Ratification of Department Action
This regulation formally approves and confirms actions that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department has already taken. It's a legal step that makes sure those departmental decisions are officially recognized and enforceable.
Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees
This regulation from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes it easier for religious organizations to maintain continuity with their employees when it comes to immigration matters. The rule aims to streamline processes so that religious institutions and their workers—including both U.S. citizens and immigrants—can continue their work without unnecessary immigration-related disruptions.
Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is adjusting the fees that people pay to get faster processing of their immigration applications. This means some applicants may pay more or less depending on the new fee structure, which could affect how quickly their cases are reviewed.
Security Bars and Processing; Confirmation of Effective Date; Partial Withdrawal
This regulation updates rules about security bars and processing procedures used by U.S. immigration officials when handling visa and immigration applications. The rule confirms when these new procedures take effect and withdraws certain parts of a previously proposed rule that are no longer needed.
Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H–1B Petitions
This regulation changes how the U.S. government selects foreign workers for H-1B visa positions when there are more applicants than available spots. Instead of a random lottery system, employers and workers will now be selected based on a weighted scoring system that prioritizes certain factors, making the process more predictable but also more competitive.
Ratification of Department Action
This regulation allows the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to officially confirm and validate actions that department officials have already taken. It's a procedural rule that makes sure past decisions and policies are properly documented and legally recognized.
NPRM COMMENTS CLOSE ON 12/19/25; PRA COMMENTS CLOSE ON 1/20/26; Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
This proposed rule would change how U.S. immigration officials decide whether immigrants might become a financial burden to the government. The rule affects people applying for green cards or visas and could make it harder for some people to immigrate if they use certain public benefits.
Collection and Use of Biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing new rules about how they collect and use fingerprints, facial recognition, and other biometric data from people applying for immigration benefits. This matters because it affects how your personal biological information is stored, shared, and protected during the immigration process.
Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
This regulation eliminates the automatic renewal of work permits for certain immigrants, requiring them to apply for new permits instead of having them extended automatically. This means people who rely on these permits to legally work in the United States will need to take active steps to renew them or risk losing their work authorization.
Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
This regulation removes an automatic process that previously extended work permits for certain immigrants when they applied for permanent residency. Starting now, work permits will expire on their stated date unless someone specifically applies for a renewal, which means immigrants need to be more careful about tracking renewal deadlines or risk losing their legal right to work.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule
The U.S. government is proposing new fees for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign investors to get green cards by investing money in U.S. businesses that create jobs. This rule change will affect wealthy immigrants and their families who want to come to America through this investment pathway.