Federal Register #16150060

USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Revision to Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N648)

This notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announces a proposed revision to the Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (Form N648) information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Purpose: - Seeks public comment on the necessity, methodology, and burden of the revised Form N648 - Form N648 is used by licensed medical professionals to certify disability exceptions for naturalization applicants unable to meet English and/or civics requirements due to physical or mental impairments - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Estimated annual respondent burden: 816,993 hours - Estimated annual cost: approximately $71.5 million - This is a public input notice, not a solicitation or award

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice allows an additional 30 days for public comments on the proposed revision. The collection involves Form N648, used by medical professionals to certify disability exceptions for applicants filing for naturalization who cannot meet English and/or civics requirements due to physical or mental impairments. The estimated total annual burden is 816,993 hours with an associated cost of approximately $71.5 million.

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