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Immigration & Residency in United States: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

Detected on 28 September 2026Federal Register — govinfo.gov

USCIS proposes fee adjustments for naturalization applications, ending reduced fees and waivers

What changes: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposes to adjust fees for Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) and Form N-336 (Request for a Hearing on a Decision after Naturalization). The proposed rule aims to end the reduced fee option for Form N-400 and the availability of fee waivers for both forms, aligning fees with adjudication costs. Current and former armed forces members will

Detected on 28 September 2026Federal Register — govinfo.gov

DHS rescinds 2022 public charge inadmissibility rules, effective September 18, 2026

What changes: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations. This rescission restores broader discretion for DHS officers to evaluate public charge determinations and aligns with policies promoting self-reliance. The rule also revises regulations concerning the breach and cancellation of public charge bonds. This rule applies to applications

Detected on 28 September 2026Federal Register — govinfo.gov

USCIS proposes rule to implement EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022

What changes: This proposed rule aims to implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), which introduces significant reforms and integrity provisions to the employment-based, fifth preference (EB-5) visa category and the Regional Center Program. The EB-5 program allows aliens to apply for lawful permanent resident status by making a required investment in a new commercial enterprise in the U.S. that

Detected on 21 September 2026DHCS — dhcs.ca.gov

US: Medi-Cal Dental Benefit Removal for Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) Members

What changes: Starting July 1, 2026, individuals with an Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) will only receive emergency dental benefits through Medi-Cal, a change from full dental benefits. This applies to members in full coverage Medi-Cal.

Detected on 21 September 2026DHCS — dhcs.ca.gov

US: Medi-Cal Premium for Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) Members

What changes: Beginning July 1, 2027, individuals aged 19-59 with an Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal with only emergency dental benefits will be required to pay a monthly premium.

Detected on 21 September 2026DHCS — dhcs.ca.gov

US: Adult Expansion Enrollment Freeze for Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) Members

What changes: From 2026, an enrollment freeze will apply to the Adult Expansion for individuals with an Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS). This means new enrollments into this category will not be permitted.

Detected on 21 September 2026DHCS — dhcs.ca.gov

US: Full-Scope Medi-Cal with Full Dental Benefits for Certain Immigration Categories

What changes: Starting January 1, 2026, several immigration categories, including Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) subject to the 5-year waiting period, non-citizens who have filed for LPR status, and those granted a stay of deportation or removal, will be eligible to apply for full-scope Medi-Cal with full dental benefits.

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