Notice2025-12729
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
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Published
July 9, 2025
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 9, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 30543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-12729]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12758]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
September 8, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2025-0073'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#28787a69776a5d5a4c4d466b4745454d465c5b685b5c495c4d064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c29290839d80b7b0a6a7ac81adafafa7acb6b182b1b6a3b6a7eca5adb4">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Senior Regulatory
Coordinator, Visa Services, Department of State, 600 19th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20006.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Information Collections Coordinator, Visa
Services, Department of State, 600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006,
who may be reached on (202) 485-7611 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f7a7a5b6a8b58285939299b4989a9a92998384b78483968392d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5a5a7b4aab7808791909bb69a9898909b8186b58681948190db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant
Visa and Alien Registration.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0185.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-260.
<bullet> Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 460,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 460,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 155 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,188,333 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per Application.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The Department uses the Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa
and Alien Registration (DS-260) to obtain the information needed to
fulfill the legal requirements for the issuance of an immigrant visa
(IV). The information required on the form is limited to what is
necessary for consular officers to determine the eligibility and
classification of an individual seeking an IV to the United States.
Please note this information collection will no longer seek to renew
the paper version of the form (DS-230), which will be discontinued
effective November 1, 2025.
Methodology
The DS-260 is submitted electronically over an encrypted connection
to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to
print a confirmation page containing a barcoded record locator, which
will be physically scanned at the time of processing.
Stuart R Wilson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2025-12729 Filed 7-8-25; 8:45 am]
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