Federal Register #1615-0156

USCIS Requests Extension of Information Collection for Certificate of Non-Existence

This notice concerns a federal information collection extension by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the extension of an existing information collection (Form G1566: Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence) - Products/Services: - No commercial products or services are being procured - The process involves the use of Form G1566 to determine if immigration records exist for a subject - If no records exist, USCIS issues a Certificate of Non-Existence - Volume and Burden: - Estimated 470 annual respondents - Total annual burden: 940 hours - Estimated annual cost burden: $24,205 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - This is a rulemaking/public comment process, not a procurement - No external OEMs or vendors are involved; all activities are internal to USCIS - Supporting documents are forms and instructions related to USCIS procedures

Description

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is requesting an extension without change of a currently approved information collection. This collection involves the Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence, which USCIS uses to determine whether any immigration records exist for the subject of the request. If no records exist, USCIS issues a Certificate of Non-Existence; if records are found, the requester is notified accordingly. The notice invites public comments until July 31, 2026, and estimates an annual respondent count of 470 with a total burden of 940 hours and a cost burden of $24,205.

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