Rule lifecycle · RIN:1615-AD17

Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests

Homeland Security Department — observed across 2 documents over 50 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Department of Homeland Security is changing its rules about how signatures must be provided on immigration benefit applications. If your business sponsors workers for visas, green cards, or other immigration benefits, check the new signature requirements before you file to make sure your paperwork meets the rules.

First seen

May 11, 2026

Last seen

Jun 30, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 11, 2026·91 FR 25479

    Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests

    effective Jul 10, 2026#2026-09289

  2. Final·Jun 30, 2026·91 FR 39382

    Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests

    #C1-2026-09289