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Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
Introduced
Summary
Requires electronic notification within 24 hours when an immigration petition or application changes status. This bill would make agencies send alerts to the applicant or petitioner, their legal representative, and each immigrant named on the filing by at least two methods such as email, phone call, or text.
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- Families and applicants would get status updates within a day, so they learn results faster and can take next steps sooner.
- Attorneys and accredited representatives would receive the same electronic alerts, helping them manage cases and meet deadlines more quickly.
- Each immigrant named on a petition would get direct notice, which reduces the chance that individuals miss important status changes.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster immigration status notices for applicants
If enacted, the bill would require electronic notice within 24 hours after any change in status for a petition or application. The notice would go to the applicant or petitioner, any legal representative, and each named alien beneficiary. Notices would need at least two methods, such as email, text message, or a phone call (including automated calls). This would give applicants, beneficiaries, and their lawyers faster access to case updates.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
VA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
MA • D
Sponsored 4/2/2026
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/6/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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