Bill > HR8191

This bill, titled the Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is the primary law governing immigration to the United States, to mandate electronic notification for changes in the status of immigration petitions or applications. Specifically, it requires that within 24 hours of any change in the status of an immigration filing, such as a visa application or petition, electronic notification must be sent to the applicant or petitioner, their legal representative if they have one, and any individual the filing pertains to. This electronic notification must include at least two methods of contact from a choice of email, phone call (which can be automated), or text message, ensuring that individuals are promptly informed about the progress of their immigration cases.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8191/all-info