Notice2026-11499
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
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Published
June 9, 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 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34876-34877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11499]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 13039]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Medical
Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
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 August
10, 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-2026-0694'' in the Search
field. Then click the
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``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e7e7c6f716c5b5c4a4b406d4143434b405a5d6e5d5a4f5a4b00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="421210031d00373026272c012d2f2f272c36310231362336276c252d34">[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: Medical Examination for
Visa or Immigration Benefit.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0230.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa
Office.
<bullet> Form Number(s): DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3026, DS-3030, and
DS-7794.
<bullet> Respondents: Panel Physicians and Alien Applicants.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 696,800.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 696,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,392,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once for each medical examination performed on
an alien seeking a U.S. visa or immigration benefit.
<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
Forms in this collection are completed by panel physicians to
record the medical information of aliens seeking entry to the United
States, including visa applicants; refugees; follow-to-join refugees
and asylees; and certain parolees. The forms request medical
information necessary to determine whether an alien has a medical or
other condition affecting his or her eligibility for a visa or
immigration benefit. The information requested includes the result of
any tests required for the diagnosis of diseases identified as
communicable diseases of public health significance, as well as other
evaluations identified as necessary to confirm a medical ineligibility
under INA Sec. 212(a)(1), 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(1) or to comply with other
requirements, such as those relating to a public charge ineligibility
under INA Sec. 212(a)(4). Collecting this information is essential to
protecting U.S. public health interests and ensuring immigrants are not
likely to become public charge after admission.
Methodology
A panel physician designated by the consular post performs a
medical examination of the applicant and completes the forms according
to instructions issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Panel
physicians submit the DS-7794 electronically. When a medical case
cannot be electronically completed with the DS-7794, respondents must
submit the DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3026, and DS-3030 as a packet to the
appropriate embassy or consulate through secure email, courier service,
or by providing the completed forms to the applicant in a sealed
envelope. The information collected is retained by the Bureau of
Consular Affairs. It is also provided to the CDC, the Department of
Homeland Security, and any other U.S. government agencies with
statutory or lawful authority to use such information, including for
law enforcement and immigration enforcement purposes.
Morvared Namdarkhan,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-11499 Filed 6-8-26; 8:45 am]
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