Federal Register #1615029

USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Revised Form I-601 Information Collection

This notice from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeks public comment on a proposed revision to an existing information collection for the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Form I-601). - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the revised information collection for Form I-601 - Used to determine eligibility for waivers under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and for individuals seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - Respondent Impact: - Estimated annual burden: 23,032 hours - Estimated annual cost: $6,064,125 - Unique Requirements: - Feedback is requested on minimizing respondent burden, including the use of electronic submission methods - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved; this is a request for information and public feedback only

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection related to the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Form I-601). This collection is necessary for USCIS to determine eligibility for a waiver under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The collection targets individuals or households seeking waivers or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The estimated annual burden is 23,032 hours with an estimated cost burden of $6,064,125. Comments on the collection are accepted until November 13, 2026.

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