Federal Register #1651-0109

CBP Seeks Comments on Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Form I-736 Electronic Revision

This opportunity involves a request for public comments on a proposed revision to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information (Form I-736) by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The notice concerns an information collection activity: revision of Form I-736 for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. - Notable Requirements: - Transition from paper form to mandatory electronic submission for travelers under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. - Collection of additional data elements, such as foreign passport type, social media identifiers, and email addresses, to enhance traveler vetting. - Reference to the new CNMI EVSTAP system for travelers from the People's Republic of China to the CNMI. - Purpose is to support regulatory updates and automation of traveler vetting, not to procure goods or services.

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is submitting a revision request for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Information (Form I-736) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This revision includes updates to transition from a paper form to an automated electronic submission process to facilitate traveler information collection and vetting under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. The updated form collects identity and travel document information and adds new data elements such as foreign passport type, social media identifiers, and email addresses to enhance vetting. Public comments are invited until September 3, 2026.

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