Notice2026-08653
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or Child of an Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
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Published
May 5, 2026
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 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24314-24315]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08653]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12995]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To
Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former
Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or
Child of an Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
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
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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 July
6, 2026.
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-2026-0430'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d18183908e93a4a3b5b4bf92bebcbcb4bfa5a291a2a5b0a5b4ffb6bea7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ededccfd1ccfbfceaebe0cde1e3e3ebe0fafdcefdfaeffaeba0e9e1f8">[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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify
Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee
of the U.S. Government Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or Child of an
Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0082.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Consular Affairs, Visa Office.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-1884.
<bullet> Respondents: Employees or Former Employees of the U.S.
Government Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or Child of an Employee of
the U.S. Government Abroad.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 3,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 750 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 DS-1884, ``Petition to Classify Special Immigrant Under INA
203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government
Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or Child of an Employee of the U.S.
Government Abroad,'' solicits information from aliens claiming
employment-based immigrant visa preference under section 203(b)(4) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act based on qualification as a special
immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act. The DS-1884 form is used to file an immigrant visa
petition by an eligible alien employee or qualifying former alien
employee of the U.S. government abroad who performed faithful service
for at least 15 years in exceptional circumstances; or the surviving
spouse or child of an alien employee of the U.S. government abroad who
performed faithful service for at least 15 years or was killed in the
line of duty. The DS-1884 petition solicits information that will
assist the consular officer in ensuring that the alien is statutorily
qualified to receive such status.
Methodology
The applicant can obtain a paper copy of the petition from consular
posts abroad, or retrieve an electronic copy from <a href="https://eforms.state.gov/">https://eforms.state.gov/</a>. The completed form can be submitted in person at the
consular section in the applicant's resident location, or via mail or
email with the consular section. Individuals may file the petition at
an alternative consular section if a consular officer finds that
emergent or humanitarian circumstances warrant such an action.
Stuart R. Wilson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2026-08653 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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