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USCIS proposes to collect new information on certain forms to enhance screening and vetting of applicants

  1. Original Date Announced

    March 3, 2025

    USCIS issued a 60-day notice and request for comments on a proposed new collection of information, "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Certain Information on Immigration Forms," implementing enhanced screening and vetting standards and procedures pursuant to section 2 of the EO “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats." USCIS proposes to collect 24 new data elements, including information about an applicant's family members (parents, spouse, siblings, and children), including their names, telephone numbers, dates of birth and residence(s). The new data elements will be used with 9 current USCIS applications, including naturalization, asylum, registration for permanent residence and adjustment of status, travel documents, refugee/asylee relative petitions.

    Comments are due on May 2, 2025.

    [ID #1578]

    2025.03.03 USCIS Agency Information Collection Activities; New Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Certain Information on Immigration Forms
  2. Effective Date

    March 3, 2025

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