Immigration Appeals: Comment Deadline Pushed Back

2025-11965 — Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

This new rule changes how civil fines are handled for people who don’t leave the U.S. when they’re supposed to or try to enter illegally. Now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be in charge of issuing fines and handling appeals, instead of the Justice Department. These changes start right away and could mean quicker decisions and clearer rules for those involved.

2026-04136 — Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer Electronic Filing

Starting March 2, 2026, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) is switching to electronic filing for all cases. This means certain users must now submit documents online, making the process faster and clearer. If you’re involved in OCAHO cases, get ready to file digitally and send your feedback by April 1, 2026!

2026-02326 — Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals

Starting March 9, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals will change how it reviews cases from Immigration Judges. Now, the Board can choose which cases to review fully, set clear deadlines for briefs, and speed up decisions to cut down the backlog. These updates affect immigrants appealing decisions and aim to make the process faster without extra costs.

2025-23970 — Security Bars and Processing; Confirmation of Effective Date; Partial Withdrawal

Starting December 31, 2025, new rules about when someone can’t get asylum because they might be a public health risk will kick in. Some parts of a 2020 rule are being pulled back to keep things clear, but the main health-related changes stay. This affects people applying for asylum and could speed up how their cases are handled.

2026-01012 — Inflation Adjustment for EOIR OBBBA Fees; Fiscal Year 2026

Starting February 1, 2026, immigration filing fees collected by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) will go up a bit to keep up with inflation. This change affects anyone filing with Immigration Court or the Board of Immigration Appeals under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Make sure to pay the new fees on time or your filings could be rejected!

2025-16573 — Designation of Temporary Immigration Judges

The government is updating the rules for picking Temporary Immigration Judges to match those for permanent judges. This means more qualified people can be chosen to help with immigration cases faster. These changes don’t cost extra money and include some small fixes to the rules.

Previous: 2026-03921 — Revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior To Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent

Starting March 30, 2026, public housing agencies and owners of certain assisted properties no longer have to give tenants a 30-day heads-up before ending a lease for not paying rent. Instead, they’ll follow the old rules, which can be as short as 5 days depending on local laws. This change means quicker lease terminations and less paperwork for landlords, but tenants should watch their local rules closely!

Next: 2026-03938 — Pyridate; Pesticide Tolerances

The EPA just updated the rules for using the pesticide pyridate on mint, corn, and some veggies like kohlrabi. Farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies should note these new limits to keep food safe. The changes kick in on February 27, 2026, and anyone wanting to object has until April 28, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs, just clearer rules!