DHS under-the-radar policy moves: fee hikes, bond hearing erosion, digital registration, signature denial rule, new asylum office
Key Questions
What fee changes are included in the new DHS proposals?
A $755 filing fee increase is proposed for Form I-246 stays of deportation, along with other procedural adjustments.
How does the signature denial rule affect immigration applications?
USCIS will deny applications lacking proper signatures effective July 10, 2026, tightening acceptance standards for forms.
What is the purpose of the new G-325R digital registration requirement?
All noncitizens will be required to complete digital registration via G-325R, replacing older paper-based processes to improve tracking.
Five DHS moves buried in Federal Register: $755 I-246 fee hike for stays of deportation, bond hearing erosion via new regulations, G-325R digital registration requirement for all noncitizens, signature denial rule for applications, and new asylum office procedures. These procedural changes tighten enforcement without legislation. Comment periods open. Impact on due process and access to relief.