Federal Register #2026-18703

USCIS Requests Public Comment on Extension of Waiver of Inadmissibility Information Collection

USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection for waivers of inadmissibility under immigration law. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - USCIS (sole agency involved) - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of information collection for Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Form I690) - Estimated annual respondents: 30 - Total annual hour burden: 103 hours - Annual cost burden: $4,523 - Related forms referenced: Form I290B (appeals/motions), Form I765V (employment authorization for abused nonimmigrant spouses) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Collection used to adjudicate waiver requests for individuals inadmissible to the U.S. under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act - Public comments requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - Suggestions for improvement encouraged - Includes supporting documents and references to related regulations

Description

This notice from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), invites public comment on the extension of an existing information collection related to waivers of inadmissibility under immigration law. The collection involves the Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are accepted for 60 days until November 13, 2026. The collection supports USCIS in adjudicating waiver requests from individuals inadmissible to the United States under certain grounds.

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