USCIS is implementing an important new signature rule that could create major problems for immigration applicants, employers, and attorneys who are not carefully maintaining properly signed immigration forms.

Beginning July 10, 2026, USCIS will have expanded authority to reject or deny immigration benefit requests if the agency later determines that a filing does...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new Interim Final Rule that could significantly impact immigration applicants, employers, attorneys, and petitioners filing cases with USCIS. The new rule formally codifies USCIS authority to deny immigration benefit requests if the agency later determines that a filing contains an invalid signature.