{"id":11063,"date":"2026-08-11T08:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11063"},"modified":"2026-08-11T08:02:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:02:59","slug":"to-strengthen-national-security-starting-today-us-immigration-authority-requires-certain-immigration-forms-to-be-filed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11063","title":{"rendered":"To strengthen national security, starting today, US immigration authority requires certain immigration forms to be filed \u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133146460,imgsize-50812,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/uscis.jpg\" alt=\"To strengthen national security, starting today, US immigration authority requires certain immigration forms to be filed \u2026\" title=\"Under the rule, USCIS can make online filing mandatory for eligible forms after giving at least 60 days' public notice\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Under the rule, USCIS can make online filing mandatory for eligible forms after giving at least 60 days' public notice\">Under the rule, USCIS can make online filing mandatory for eligible forms after giving at least 60 days&#8217; public notice<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new interim final rule that allows US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to require electronic filing for certain immigration forms.<!-- --> The new rule goes into effect starting today, August 11. Under the rule, USCIS can make online filing mandatory for eligible forms after giving at least 60 days&#8217; public notice. The agency said the move is aimed at improving national security screening through faster data access, reducing costs, strengthening fraud detection and speeding up application processing.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>\u201cUnder this IFR, USCIS may require future filings of any immigration form that has been available for e-filing for at least 180 days to be submitted online. <!-- -->USCIS will notify the public on its website at least 60 days before requiring e-filing of a form. Filers must use an online account to submit an immigration form to USCIS, either by completing the form online or by uploading a PDF of the completed form and related evidence,\u201d USCIS said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>\u201cBy making data easier to receive, store, and access than with paper forms, e-filing enhances fraud detection, streamlines identity management, and improves national security screening through faster data access and expanded analytical capabilities. E-filing also reduces errors, incomplete submissions, and application decision times. The adjudication process becomes more secure, more transparent, and more efficient,\u201d the immigration authority further added.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>E-filing waivers available in hardship cases: USCIS <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The department noted that electronic filing is already available for many USCIS forms and is not a new process for applicants. People who cannot file online may request a waiver. DHS said USCIS may grant waivers in cases of undue hardship at its discretion.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>\u201cThis is not a new process for aliens to file electronic benefit requests. Requestors who cannot file electronically may request a waiver. Waivers are granted at USCIS\u2019 discretion for undue hardship,\u201d the agency stated.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The interim final rule takes effect on August 11, 2026. DHS said it will accept public comments on the rule through October 13, 2026 before considering any further action.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/technology\/tech-news\/to-strengthen-national-security-starting-today-us-immigration-authority-requires-certain-immigration-forms-to-be-filed-\/articleshow\/133146393.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the rule, USCIS can make online filing mandatory for eligible forms after giving at least 60 days&#8217; public notice The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new interim final rule that allows US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to require electronic filing for certain immigration forms. 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