Notice2026-07683
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Fee Waiver
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Published
April 21, 2026
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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Abstract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21300-21301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07683]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[OMB Control Number 1615-0116]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without
Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Fee Waiver
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently
approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is
published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the
respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the
actual information collection instruments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
June 22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number
1615-0116 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID
USCIS 2010-0008. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
website at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> under e-Docket ID number USCIS-
2010-0008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Regulatory Coordination Division, John R. Pfirrmann-Powell, Acting
Deputy Chief, telephone number (240) 721-3000 (This is not a toll-free
number. Comments are not accepted via telephone message). Please note
contact information provided here is solely for questions regarding
this notice. It is not for individual case status inquiries. Applicants
seeking information about the status of their individual cases can
check Case Status Online, available at the USCIS website at <a href="https://www.uscis.gov">https://www.uscis.gov</a>, or call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY
800-767-1833).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments
You may access the information collection instrument with
instructions or additional information by visiting the Federal
eRulemaking Portal site at: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and entering
USCIS-1615-0116 in the search box. Comments must be submitted in
English, or an English translation must be provided. All submissions
will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, and will include any personal information
you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public.
You may wish to consider limiting the amount of personal information
that you provide in any voluntary submission you make to DHS. DHS may
withhold information provided in comments from public viewing that it
determines may impact the privacy of an individual or is offensive. For
additional information, please read the Privacy Act notice that is
available via the link in the footer of <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection Request for Fee Waiver.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
DHS sponsoring the collection: I-912; USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. USCIS
uses the data collected on this form to verify that the applicant is
unable to pay for the immigration benefit being requested. USCIS will
consider waiving a fee for an application or petition when the
applicant or petitioner clearly demonstrates that he or she is unable
to pay the fee. Form I-912 standardizes the collection and analysis of
statements and supporting documentation provided by the applicant with
the fee waiver request. Form I-912 also streamlines and expedites
USCIS's review, approval, or denial of the fee waiver request by
clearly laying out the most salient data and evidence necessary for the
determination of inability to pay. Officers evaluate all factors,
circumstances, and evidence supplied in support of a fee waiver request
when making a final determination. Each case is unique and is
considered on its own merits. If the fee waiver is granted, the
application will be processed. If the fee waiver is not granted, USCIS
will notify
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the applicant and instruct them to file a new application with the
appropriate fee.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated
total number of annual respondents for the information collection I-912
(paper) is 528,258 and the estimated hour burden per response is 1.095
hours; the estimated total number of annual respondents for the
information collection I-912 (PDFi) is 65,742 and the estimated hour
burden per response is 1 hour; the estimated total number of annual
respondents for the information collection Non-form Request for Fee
Waiver (Paper) is 7,470 and the estimated hour burden per response is
1.095 hours; the estimated total number of annual respondents for the
information collection Non-form Request for Fee Waiver (PDFi) is 930
and the estimated hour burden per response is 1 hour; and the estimated
total number of annual respondents for the information collection 8 CFR
103.7(d) Director's Exemption Request is 128 and the estimated hour
burden per response is 1.095 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated total annual hour burden associated
with this collection is 653,435 hours.
(7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated
with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated
with this collection of information is $2,009,461.
Dated: March 31, 2026.
John R. Pfirrmann-Powell,
Acting Deputy Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy
and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2026-07683 Filed 4-20-26; 8:45 am]
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