USCIS announced a significant policy change that will take effect on July 10, 2026, allowing the agency to deny immigration petitions and applications for invalid signatures, even after accepting the filings. This new rule will impact various signature practices, including pasted images, reused scanned signatures, signature stamps, and DocuSign-generated signatures on paper-filed forms.
Key Details:
- Effective date: July 10, 2026
- Denials will occur even after acceptance of the filing
- Filing fees will not be refunded for denied applications
- Common practices that may lead to denial include pasted images and signature stamps
This change poses a serious risk for employers and high-volume filers, as even minor signature errors could jeopardize critical cases such as H-1B cap applications and I-140 petitions. Companies are urged to review and enhance their compliance measures to avoid potential pitfalls.
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Source: rnlawgroup