USCIS will now strictly enforce signature requirements on immigration applications, including H-1B and Green Card filings, effective July 10, 2026. Deficient signatures can lead to application rejection or denial, even after initial acceptance, with no option to cure. Applicants must use handwritten, scanned, faxed, or authorized electronic signatures, avoiding copy-paste, digital, or stamped versions.

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim rule on how it would reject applications if officers deem some signatures invalid. Published in the Federal Register…

USCIS is implementing a stricter signature verification policy for immigration filings, potentially affecting H-1B visa applicants and green card seekers.