Opportunity

Federal Register #14050091

Request for Public Comment on Returning Resident Status Information Collection

Buyer

State Department

Posted

May 05, 2026

Respond By

June 04, 2026

Identifier

14050091

This notice from the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs seeks public comment on the proposed information collection for the 'Application To Determine Returning Resident Status.' - Government Buyer: - Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on Form DS117, used to determine eligibility for noncitizens previously holding lawful permanent resident or conditional resident status who could not return to the U.S. within the validity of their reentry document due to circumstances beyond their control - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or contract opportunities are mentioned - The notice focuses solely on information collection methodology, necessity, and burden

Description

The Department of State has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This collection involves the Application To Determine Returning Resident Status, used to assess eligibility for noncitizens who temporarily departed the U.S. as lawful permanent residents and were unable to return within the validity period of their reentry document due to circumstances beyond their control. The Department is requesting public comments on this collection for 30 days. The form DS117 will be submitted electronically or in person at U.S. embassies or consulates abroad.

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