Federal Register #2026-14139

USCIS Extension of Information Collection for Return of Original Documents

This opportunity concerns an administrative information collection by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): - USCIS is extending, without change, the approval for the 'Request for the Return of Original Documents' information collection - The process is standardized for individuals or households to request the return of original documents from alien files - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Identified by agency form number G884 and OMB Control Number 16150100 - Estimated annual respondents: 6,600 - Estimated annual hour burden: 3,300 hours - Estimated annual cost burden: $808,500 - No unique or notable requirements beyond standard administrative procedures - Public comment is invited on the information collection process

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is extending the approval of a collection of information related to the request for the return of original documents. This extension is without change to the currently approved collection. The public is invited to comment on this information collection until August 13, 2026. The collection standardizes USCIS procedures for requesting the return of original documents contained in alien files and is used to determine eligibility for obtaining these documents.

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