The United States Department of Homeland Security has issued a new interim final rule that broadens the eligibility for lawful permanent residence for certain children born on American soil to foreign government employees. Effective September 4, 2026, the rule expands an existing provision that previously applied only to children of foreign diplomatic officers. Under the new rule, eligible children can register for permanent resident status if neither parent is a U.S. citizen and at least one parent was a qualifying foreign government employee at the time of the child's birth. The expanded category includes certain foreign embassy and consulate employees who are nationals of the country they represent, as well as other individuals officially employed by foreign governments.
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