Immigration court alert: Reports show some hearings are being moved on days’ notice, and some people are never told. Missing a hearing, even by mistake, can lead to a deportation order. Check your hearing date and location now, and do not face court without a lawyer.
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026 lets USCIS require online (electronic) filing of any immigration form that has been available for e-filing for at least 180 days. USCIS must announce the requirement on its website at least 60 days before it takes effect for a form, and the rule explains how to request a waiver if you cannot file electronically. Public comments are due October 13, 2026.
What this may mean: Check each form’s page on uscis.gov to see how it must be filed, and create a USCIS online account if you do not have one.
Sources: USCIS announcement · Federal Register rule
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