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DHS Announces Rule for Certain Children Born in the United States to Foreign Government Employees

Agency announcementPublished Sep 4, 2026

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What the document says

The Department of Homeland Security today issued an interim final rule amending its regulations to allow certain children born in the United States to foreign government employees who are not U.S. citizens to register as lawful permanent residents.

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USCIS newsroom, checked Oct 30, 2026
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