How DHS Rule Changes Green Card Eligibility for Children Born to Foreign Government Employees in 2026
The DHS rule children foreign government employees born in the United States changes green card eligibility starting September 4, 2026. This rule lets certain children born here to foreign government employees register as lawful permanent residents, even if their parents are not U.S. citizens. The change expands prior rules limited to foreign diplomatic officers. This article explains who qualifies, what the law says, and what residents of Raleigh, NC and Orlando, FL should do.