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Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: e-Request Tool
USCIS is asking OMB to renew approval for the e-Request Tool data collection, with no changes to the tool.
The renewal is described as without change
The notice states explicitly that USCIS is extending the collection "without change" — the data collection OMB is being asked to re-approve is identical to the one currently in place. Nothing about how an e-Request is submitted, what information it asks for, or how USCIS processes it is being modified.
Why the notice exists at all
Federal agencies that collect information from the public must periodically seek clearance from the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is USCIS completing that process. It is not an announcement of a policy change and does not affect e-Requests already submitted or pending.
A 30-day window to comment
The notice opens a 30-day period for public comments on the collection. A comment submitted in that window goes to OMB as part of its review. The notice does not state what OMB does with comments beyond that they are part of the review and clearance process.
Frequently asked questions
What does this cover? USCIS is asking OMB to renew approval for the e-Request Tool data collection, with no changes to the tool. A 30-day public comment period is open.
What are the main points? USCIS is extending the e-Request Tool information collection without any changes. The collection must be reviewed and cleared by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this collection. The renewal is being processed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
What do I need to do? If you want to comment on the e-Request Tool data collection, submit your comment within the 30-day window stated in the notice. Submit comments within the 30-day public comment period if you wish to respond.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does this cover?
- USCIS is asking OMB to renew approval for the e-Request Tool data collection, with no changes to the tool. A 30-day public comment period is open.
- What are the main points?
- USCIS is extending the e-Request Tool information collection without any changes. The collection must be reviewed and cleared by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this collection. The renewal is being processed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
- What do I need to do?
- If you want to comment on the e-Request Tool data collection, submit your comment within the 30-day window stated in the notice. Submit comments within the 30-day public comment period if you wish to respond.