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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an existing information collection regarding the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver of Inadmissibility (Form I-601A). This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments concerning the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, which aids USCIS in determining an applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. Public feedback is requested on matters such as the collection's estimated burden and any potential improvements, and comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The submission of Form I-601A is crucial for individuals seeking to qualify for the provisional waiver process concerning unlawful presence inadmissibility, affecting about 63,000 respondents with a total estimated annual public burden of 168,210 hours and a cost burden of $3,212,390.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of an approved information collection related to the Registration for Classification as a Refugee. This notice aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather input on the need, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process. The public can submit comments until March 4, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated total burden time for this collection is about 183,223 hours annually, at an estimated cost burden of $12,000.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is requesting public comments on extending the current information collection related to the monthly report on naturalization papers. This extension is proposed without any changes and is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, used by court clerks, helps USCIS update records to show new citizens, audit naturalization certificates, and handle reimbursements to courts for naturalization-related expenses. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden related to this data collection by March 15, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is inviting public comments until May 13, 2025, on its Information Collection Request for the Case Assistance Form, DHS Form 7001, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The form, used by individuals and employers facing issues with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has been revised for usability, focusing on streamlining sections and enhancing online features. These improvements include a progress bar, adaptive questions based on user responses, and a web portal for checking case status and uploading documents. The changes aim to make the form more user-friendly and efficient, reducing the average completion time from 50 minutes and addressing issues highlighted in a recent usability study.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has decided to end its plans to test changes to the U.S. naturalization test. Originally, they planned to implement changes, such as a standardized English-speaking component and a new civics format, but received significant public opposition, including from immigrant advocacy groups. Concerns were raised that the proposed changes might create new barriers instead of simplifying the test, particularly for individuals with lower literacy or formal education. As a result, USCIS will continue using the existing test format.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has delayed the implementation of a new rule regarding the H-1B visa selection process until December 31, 2021. This rule intended to change how H-1B visa applications are selected, focusing on using wage levels for prioritization. The delay allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) additional time to update and test their systems and train their staff to ensure a smooth transition, avoiding confusion and operational disruptions. During this delay, H-1B registrations for the fiscal year 2022 will follow the existing random selection process.

The document discusses a correcting amendment issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effective January 17, 2025. This amendment addresses a technical error in a previous rule regarding fees for immigration and naturalization benefit requests, initially published on January 31, 2024. The correction involves clarifying which forms are associated with specific visa classifications, specifically replacing incorrect references to ensure the right classification, CW-1, related to the CNMI-only transitional worker, is included. This ensures that the correct procedures and fees are applied to employers petitioning for these workers.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of an information collection tool called Form I-134A. This form is used to assess if U.S.-based individuals can financially support certain immigrants during their temporary stay in the U.S., as part of several programs, including Uniting for Ukraine and Family Reunification Parole processes. The public can submit comments for 60 days to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection, which affects over a million respondents annually. The USCIS is also collecting biometric data to verify identities and conduct background checks as part of this process.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. The comment period is open until February 16, 2021, and is intended to get feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection. The USCIS will submit the collection request for an extension, without changes, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Interested individuals can submit their comments online, considering the estimated time and cost the collection imposes on respondents.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are asking for public feedback on their plan to update the H-1B Registration Tool, used for selecting registrations for H-1B visas. People have until February 16, 2021, to submit their comments on the proposal. The USCIS published this notice to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, enabling businesses and other interested parties to express their views on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collected. There is no cost to participate as the registration is an online process, and the estimated time for respondents is about 0.5 hours per submission.