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Homeland Security Rule Lets Some Foreign Government Children Apply Residency

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Department of Homeland Security issued a rule letting children of foreign government employees apply for residence.
The rule covers children born in the United States on or after September 4, 2026.
Applicants must submit Form I-485, a birth certificate, residence proof, travel records, employment evidence.
Some may be exempt from filing Form I-508, the waiver of diplomatic privileges.
Experts say the change could face court challenges because Congress has not authorized it.

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Department of Homeland Security issued a rule letting children of foreign government employees apply for residence.
The rule covers children born in the United States on or after September 4, 2026.
Applicants must submit Form I-485, a birth certificate, residence proof, travel records, employment evidence.
Some may be exempt from filing Form I-508, the waiver of diplomatic privileges.
Experts say the change could face court challenges because Congress has not authorized it.