# Federal Register #2026-19142

Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-864E, Request for Exemption From Immigrant Visa Applicant's Affidavit of Support

**Buyer:** State Department
**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19142

This notice announces the Department of State's intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection, Form DS-864E.
- Purpose: To collect information from immigrant visa applicants requesting exemption from the affidavit of support requirement (Forms I-864 or I-864EZ)
- Public Comments: The Department is soliciting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed collection
- Information Collected:
  - Basic applicant details
  - Reasons for exemption
  - Supporting documentation
- No procurement of products or services is involved
- No OEMs, vendors, or contract opportunities are mentioned, as this is a regulatory notice related to immigration procedures

### Description

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection related to the exemption from the immigrant visa applicant's affidavit of support. The form DS-864E will be used to determine whether an immigrant visa applicant qualifies for an exemption from submitting the affidavit of support forms I-864 or I-864EZ. The collection aims to gather basic immigrant information, reasons for exemption, and supporting documentation. Public comments on this proposed collection are accepted until November 17, 2026.

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