Opportunity
Federal Register #OMB Number 1125-0001
Justice Department Seeks Public Comment on Revised Immigration Relief Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
Buyer
Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
OMB Number 1125-0001
This opportunity involves a proposed revision and extension of information collection by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Revision and extension of Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B - EOIR-42A: Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents - EOIR-42B: Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents - Estimated annual burden: 88,873 hours - EOIR-42A: 1,457 respondents - EOIR-42B: 13,787 respondents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Substantive changes to forms to remove unnecessary information and improve clarity - Non-substantive updates to formatting and instructions - No procurement, contract, or award is associated with this notice; it is strictly an information collection activity.
Description
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), is proposing a revision and extension of a previously approved information collection involving forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B. These forms are used by individuals in removal proceedings to apply for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status. The collection aims to determine statutory eligibility and provide information relevant to a favorable exercise of discretion by immigration judges. The revision includes substantive and non-substantive changes to improve clarity and remove unnecessary information.