Federal Register #1615-0150

USCIS Requests Public Comment on H-2A Nonimmigrant Worker Petition Information Collection

This notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces a request for public comment on the information collection process for the H-2A nonimmigrant worker petition (Form I-129H2A): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Seeks feedback on the reinstatement and modification of Form I-129H2A, used by employers to petition for temporary agricultural workers under the H-2A visa program - Respondent Estimates: - 23,873 annual electronic submissions - 2,652 annual paper submissions - Total annual burden: 122,440 hours - Total annual cost burden: $13,660,375 - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services involved - Focus is on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection process - Public comments are requested to improve the quality and efficiency of the process

Description

This notice pertains to the collection of information related to the H-2A visa classification for nonimmigrant workers, including the reinstatement and change of a previously approved collection. The form I129H2A is used by employers to petition for an alien to come temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural services or labor under the H-2A classification. The estimated total annual respondents are 23,873 for electronic submissions and 2,652 for paper submissions, with an estimated total annual burden of 122,440 hours and a cost burden of $13,660,375. Public comments are encouraged until June 26, 2026.

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