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New DHS Rule Outlines Green Card Path for Certain U.S.-Born Children
TL;DR
- DHS expanded a voluntary green card registration route for specific U.S.-born children of foreign government employees.
- The policy applies to children born on or after September 4, 2026, whose parents are both noncitizens in qualifying jobs.
- Eligible applicants can apply using Form I-485, though a court injunction limits implementation for certified-class members.
- Executive Order 14418 directed the Department of Homeland Security to establish these procedures.
The Department of Homeland Security has broadened a green card registration pathway for particular children born in the United States to foreign government employees. This update applies to children whose parents are both noncitizens, provided the birth occurred on or after September 4, 2026, and at least one parent held a qualifying position at that time.
According to the agency, eligible individuals can voluntarily seek permanent residence by submitting Form I-485 along with required documentation, including a medical examination record. The policy stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump aimed at addressing the immigration status of children born to foreign government staff.
The framework excludes several groups, such as personal staff, third-country nationals at embassies, and employees of non-immune international organizations. Additionally, a federal court injunction limits the implementation of the rule for members of a certified class involved in ongoing litigation.
Why It Matters
This policy directly impacts families of foreign government employees living in the United States, providing a specific pathway to permanent residency for children born locally under qualifying noncitizen employment categories. As the rules interact with ongoing court restrictions and updated filing requirements, affected foreign nationals must navigate precise criteria to determine their eligibility.
Nov 13, 2026 · Updated 11/14/2026, 12:59:28 AM · Reported with: VisaVerge
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