HR 8191 United States House · 119th Congress

Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026

This bill requires the government to send electronic notifications within 24 hours when immigration petitions or applications change status. It directly affects applicants, petitioners, their legal representatives, and the aliens involved in these immigration cases. The notifications must include at least two methods of contact, such as email, phone calls, or text messages. This change aims to improve transparency by keeping all parties informed about updates to their immigration filings.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026
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