Opportunity

Federal Register #1615-0047

USCIS Request for Public Comment on Extension of Employment Eligibility Verification Information Collection

Buyer

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Posted

August 19, 2026

Respond By

September 18, 2026

Identifier

1615-0047

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comment on the extension of its Employment Eligibility Verification information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Purpose: - Extension, without change, of the currently approved information collection for Employment Eligibility Verification - Focuses on Form I-9, used to verify employment eligibility in compliance with immigration laws - Scope: - Affects individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit institutions - Estimated annual respondents: over 62 million - Total annual burden: more than 35 million hours - Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Request for feedback on necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process - Notable Details: - This is an administrative extension, not a procurement or award - No unique product or service requirements

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. This notice allows an additional 30 days for public comments. The collection involves the Employment Eligibility Verification process, including Form I-9, which facilitates compliance with immigration laws by verifying employment eligibility. The collection affects individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit institutions and estimates a total annual burden of over 35 million hours.

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