President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on September 29, 2026 directing the federal government to establish America.gov as a single digital entry point for major federal services and information.
The idea is simple: instead of searching through dozens of different government websites, creating different accounts, and trying to figure out which federal agency handles a particular issue, people will eventually be able to start at America.gov.
WHAT IS AMERICA.GOV?
According to the Executive Order, America.gov is intended to become a centralized online portal where individuals can:
- Ask questions about federal programs and receive information in plain language;
- Find federal benefits and services;
- Sign into government services through Login.gov;
- Access forms and online government systems; and
- Eventually complete certain federal transactions directly through America.gov rather than being redirected from agency website to agency website.
The Administration says the website will use advanced AI technology to help users locate government information and services. America.gov has already launched as an information resource, while additional transactional services are expected to be added as federal agencies connect their systems to the platform.
WHICH GOVERNMENT SERVICES WILL BE INCLUDED?
The Executive Order generally covers online federal services that serve more than 100,000 users during a 12-month period.
Federal agencies must now identify qualifying services and begin integrating them with America.gov. The Office of Management and Budget has 90 days from the September 29 order to issue additional implementation guidance.
The White House has said that services such as passport renewal and Medicare enrollment are expected to become available through America.gov later in 2026, with additional services added over time.
Certain services are specifically excluded, including IRS tax-filing services and national-security-sensitive services involving the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
WHAT COULD THIS MEAN FOR IMMIGRATION?
For immigrants, employers, and families dealing with the federal government, the project could eventually make it easier to locate information and access qualifying online services.
Today, an immigration case may require a person to navigate websites operated by USCIS, the Department of State, CBP, ICE, EOIR, and other federal agencies depending on the type and stage of the case.
The Executive Order does not say that all immigration applications will immediately move to America.gov. Instead, each agency must determine which of its services qualify and then integrate those services with the new platform.
For now, applicants should therefore continue using the official agency systems and filing procedures required for their particular immigration case unless the government specifically announces that a service has moved to or become available through America.gov.
LOGIN.GOV WILL PLAY A BIGGER ROLE
Another important part of the order is the expansion of Login.gov.
The government intends to integrate Login.gov with America.gov so that individuals can increasingly use one secure identity and sign-in system to access participating federal services. The Administration had already directed agencies in August 2026 to expand Login.gov as a government-wide sign-on system.
This could eventually reduce the number of separate usernames, passwords, and identity-verification systems people must use when dealing with different federal agencies.
WILL THE GOVERNMENT CREATE ONE GIANT DATABASE?
The Executive Order specifically states that America.gov is not supposed to create one centralized federal system of records containing everyone’s personal information.
Individual agencies are supposed to maintain control over their own records and decision-making authority. The order also requires data minimization, secure authentication, authorization controls, and compliance with federal privacy laws.
Traditional ways of accessing federal services — including agency websites, telephone services, mail, and in-person services — are also supposed to remain available. America.gov is intended to provide another centralized way to access services rather than immediately eliminating those existing options.
WHAT IMMIGRANTS SHOULD KNOW
America.gov could eventually make dealing with the federal government significantly easier, but immigration applicants should be careful during the transition.
Do not assume that filing something through a new government portal automatically satisfies a USCIS, Department of State, immigration court, or other agency deadline. Immigration cases frequently involve strict filing requirements, specific forms, filing locations, fees, and deadlines.
Until an agency officially announces a change, continue following the filing instructions applicable to your individual immigration case.
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