USCIS has announced a new signature policy that will take effect on July 10, 2026, impacting all types of forms submitted to the agency. Under this policy, applicants will be allowed to submit scanned copies of original wet-signed signature pages, but must provide the original if requested by USCIS later. Failure to do so may result in case denial, and fees will not be refunded.
Key Details:
- Effective date: July 10, 2026
- Scanned copies of original wet signatures are permitted
- Original signatures must be provided if requested by USCIS; failure to do so may lead to denial
- Fees for applications will not be refunded
This policy change may significantly affect petitions, such as the I-485, where issues related to signatures could determine eligibility for permanent residency.
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Source: Immigrate2us