Federal Register #2026-08653

Department of State Seeks Public Comment on Special Immigrant Petition Information Collection

This notice from the Department of State seeks public comment on a proposed information collection process: - Purpose: Collect feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of Form DS1884, used for petitions to classify special immigrants under INA 203(b)(4) - Targeted individuals: Employees or former employees of the U.S. Government abroad, and their surviving spouses or children - No procurement: No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved - Part of the federal rulemaking process, not a solicitation for goods or services - Public input is requested to improve the information collection process

Description

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection related to petitions to classify special immigrants under INA 203(b)(4). This collection involves employees or former employees of the U.S. Government abroad, or their surviving spouses or children, who may qualify for immigrant visa preference. The notice requests public comments for 60 days prior to submission to OMB, aiming to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The form DS1884 is used to file these petitions, which assist consular officers in determining eligibility for special immigrant status.

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