Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing)

• Document number: 2026-16313
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: August 11, 2026
• Effective: August 11, 2026
• Comments close: October 13, 2026
• Agency: Homeland Security Department

Official abstract

This interim final rule (IFR) amends U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide: USCIS may require mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) of certain benefit requests; the process USCIS will follow to require a benefit request to be e-filed; and how a waiver of the e-filing requirement for those individuals unable to file electronically may be requested. This rule is intended to increase digital intake and processing to move USCIS and requestors from a mostly paper process to an electronic process and further enhance the integrity of the immigration system and the security of the United States.

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