# Federal Register #16150126

Extension of Information Collection for Qualitative Feedback Through Focus Groups by USCIS

**Buyer:** U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 16150126
**NAICS:** 541910

USCIS, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking to extend its approved information collection for qualitative feedback through focus groups.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  - Department of Homeland Security
- Purpose:
  - Collect qualitative feedback from individuals, households, businesses, and institutions
  - Use focus groups to gather insights on service delivery and program management
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Qualitative feedback collection via focus groups
  - Estimated annual hour burden: 37,500 hours
- Unique Requirements:
  - No cost to participants
  - Public comments requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors specified; this is an information collection activity, not a product or service procurement

### Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is seeking to extend without change a currently approved information collection. This collection involves gathering qualitative feedback through focus groups to obtain customer and stakeholder insights on service delivery. The feedback aims to improve program management and service effectiveness. Comments on this collection are encouraged until October 19, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19026/agency-information-collection-activities-extension-without-change-of-a-currently-approved-collection)