Change Requests

What is an ICR?

An Information Collection Request (ICR) is a federal agency's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), agencies must justify why the information is needed and how it will be used.

When are they submitted?

Federal agencies are required to submit an ICR whenever they create, renew, modify an information collection. Each ICR includes a description of the collection, supporting materials and documentation (such as forms, surveys, or scripts), and proof that the agency has met the requirements of the PRA.

The ICR is submitted to the The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within OMB for review and approval. OIRA grants approval for a maximum of three years, after which the collection must be renewed through a new ICR submission.

Where to find an ICR?

ICRs are publicly available on RegInfo.gov, and additional guidance can be found in the FAQs.

Note: Presidential Action influences are notated for ICRs received between January 20, 2025 and July 19, 2025.

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Reference Number
OMB Control Number
Agency
Received
Concluded
Action
Status
Request Type
Presidential Action

Title:

Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3145-0279

Agency:

EPA/ORD

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Improving Customer Experience: OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation.

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1103-0120

Agency:

DOJ/DOJADM

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-08-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Improving Customer Experience: OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation.

Key Information

Abstract

This proposed information collection activity provides a means to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving customer service delivery as discussed in Section 280 of OMB Circular A-11 at https://www.performance.gov/cx/a11-280.pdf.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Office for Human Research Protections Incident Report Form

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0990-0477

Agency:

HHS/HHSDM

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-09-06

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Office for Human Research Protections Incident Report Form

Key Information

Abstract

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’ Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is requesting reinstatement of OMB No. 0990-0477, the OHRP Incident Report Form, with changes, for a three-year period. Reinstatement will be necessary because the current collection is approved by OMB through May 31, 2024, and a request for OMB to extend its approval has gone beyond the required time span for submission to OMB prior to that expiration date. This reinstatement information collection request includes two new information elements on the Incident Report form: IORG # for Reviewing IRB; and, Revising research policies and procedures as a corrective action plan category, if it applies. The inclusion of these data elements did not affect the burden estimate. The purpose of the Incident Report form is to facilitate organizations’ or institutions’ prompt reporting of specific human subject protection incidents to OHRP in a simplified standardized format. Respondents for this information collection are organizations and institutions conducting or reviewing HHS conducted or supported human subjects research in compliance with the HHS Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (the Common Rule), which is codified for HHS at 45 CFR part 46, subpart A.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 289

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2506-0087

Agency:

HUD/CPD

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities

Key Information

Abstract

The RROF/C is used to document compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the related environmental statues, executive orders, and authorities in accordance with the procedures identified in 24 CFR Part 58. Recipients certify compliance and make request for release of funds. The format is being revised to be usable online through HUD's Environmental Review Online System (HEROS), which will allow users to generate and submit their RROF/C online.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Notice of Payments

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1240-0041

Agency:

DOL/OWCP

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-08-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Notice of Payments

Key Information

Abstract

Form LS-208, Notice of Payments, is used by insurance carriers and self-insured employers to report the payment of benefits under the Longshore and Harbors Workers Compensation Act.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

33 USC 914(b)
33 USC 914(c) and (g)
33 USC 930(b) and (e)
33 USC 914

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Use of NARA Official Seals and Logos

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3095-0052

Agency:

NARA

Received:

2024-07-24

Concluded:

2024-09-26

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Use of NARA Official Seals and Logos

Key Information

Abstract

NARA will permit the public and other Federal agencies to use its official seal(s) and/or logo(s). The first criterion for approval is that NARA must be participating in the event or activity by providing speakers, space, or other similar services (example: NARA co-sponsoring a symposium or conference). The second criterion is that the seal(s) and/or logo(s) must not be used on any article or in any manner that reflects unfavorably on NARA or endorses, either directly or by implication, commercial products or services, or a requestor’s policies or activities. Individuals and organizations wishing to use NARA’s official seal(s) and/or logo(s) must request, in writing, permission from NARA. The purpose of this information collection is to allow NARA to approve only those requests that comply with NARA regulations and to ensure appropriate use of the official NARA seal(s) and logo(s).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

2700-0153

Agency:

NASA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-08-30

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Key Information

Abstract

This collection of information is necessary to enable the Agency to garner customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with our commitment to improving service delivery. The information collected from customers and stakeholders will be used to evaluate and improve Agency programs. This collection will enable NASA to expand opportunities to engage members of the public and stakeholders through small discussion groups and focus groups.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

DOI Talent Registration

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1093-0011

Agency:

DOI/OS

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-10-29

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
DOI Talent Registration

Key Information

Abstract

Department of the Interior (DOI) bureaus and offices host a wide variety of training courses that are pertinent to maintaining partnerships and advising state governments, universities, private business and private citizens about impacts of laws, policies and mission areas that are managed by the Department of the Interior. The courses require registration and attendance tracking. Registration and attendance records are maintained in the DOI Talent learning management system. Registration and attendance are tracked for a variety of reasons, including creating a roster of attendees for logistical arrangements (classroom size, blocking of lodging rooms, required special accommodations, head count for meals, physical access to buildings, etc) as well as the need to produce a learning transcript history for the attendee.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Southeast Region IFQ Programs

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0648-0551

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-11-08

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Southeast Region IFQ Programs

Key Information

Abstract

This request is for an extension of approved information collections. The purpose of these information collections is for the administration of the individual fishing quota (IFQ) programs for red snapper, and groupers and tilefishes in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), and the individual transferable quota (ITQ) program for wreckfish in the South Atlantic. The purpose of these programs is to address and prevent overcapitalization, prevent derby fishery conditions, and prevent overfishing of these fisheries resources. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office manages three commercial individual fishing quota (IFQ) and individual transferable quota (ITQ) programs in the NMFS Southeast Region under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. The IFQ programs for red snapper, and groupers and tilefishes occur in Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf), and the ITQ program for wreckfish occurs in Federal waters of the South Atlantic. The NMFS Southeast Regional Office proposes to extend the information collection currently approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0551. This collection of information tracks the transfer and use of IFQ and ITQ shares, and IFQ allocation and landings by commercial fishermen necessary for NMFS to operate, administer, and review management of the IFQ and ITQ programs. Regulations for the IFQ and ITQ programs are located at 50 CFR part 622. NMFS proposes no revisions to the existing information collections for the IFQ and ITQ programs approved under OMB Control Number 0648-0551.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 94 - 265 303A

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3072-0076

Agency:

FMC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-27

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate With Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations Provided by an Ocean Common Carrier

Key Information

Abstract

Under its authority in 46 U.S.C. 40104, the Commission is requiring ocean common carriers to regularly submit a documented export policy, in the form of a report, to the Commission.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

46 USC 41104(a)(10)

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3245-0007

Agency:

SBA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Surety Bond Guarantee Assistance

Key Information

Abstract

The Small Business Administration's (SBA) Surety Bond (SBG) Program was created to encourage surety companies to issue bonds for small contractors. The information collected on these forms from Small Business contractors or surety companies/agents is used to evaluate the eligibility of program applicants. One form is used by surety companies to request claims payments or report recoveries related to defaulted contractors.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC USC 694b

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

DOI Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1090-0011

Agency:

DOI/ASPMB

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2025-09-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
DOI Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Key Information

Abstract

In order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers' needs, the Department of the Interior seeks to obtain OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback on our service delivery. By qualitative feedback we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirement for National Directory of New Hires Employment Verification

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0584-0608

Agency:

USDA/FNS

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-20

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Requirement for National Directory of New Hires Employment Verification

Key Information

Abstract

This is to approximate the burden hours associated with state eligibility workers using NDNH to check applicants against the system, verify information, send notices and issue notice of adverse actions as a result of the match. This also includes the time for households to respond to notices.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

42 USC 653(j)(10).
Pub.L. 113 - 79 4013

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Commission's Initiative to Implement Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Services

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3060-1031

Agency:

FCC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Commission's Initiative to Implement Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Services

Key Information

Abstract

Various reporting requirements that facilitate the E911 implementation process by encouraging parties to communicate with each other early in the implementation process, and to maintain a constructive, on-going dialog throughout the implementation process.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

47 USC 303, 332
47 USC 154, 160, 201, 251-254

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

2024 Election Administration and Voting Survey

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3265-0006

Agency:

EAC

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-23

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
2024 Election Administration and Voting Survey

Key Information

Abstract

The proposed information collection is necessary to meet requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 15301). HAVA §241 requires the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to study and report on election activities, practices, policies, and procedures, including methods of voter registration, methods of conducting provisional voting, poll worker recruitment and training, and such other matters as the Commission determines are appropriate. In addition, HAVA §802 transferred to the EAC the Federal Election Commission's responsibility of biennially administering a survey on the impact of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (52 U.S.C. 1973gg-1 et seq.). The information the States are required to submit to the EAC for purposes of the NVRA report are found under Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations (11 CFR 8.7). HAVA §703(a) also amended §102 the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act (UOCAVA) (52 U.S.C. 1973ff-1) by requiring that "not later than 90 days after the date of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, each State and unit of local government which administered the election shall (through the State, in the case of a unit of local government) submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission (established under the Help America Vote Act of 2002) on the combined number of absentee ballots transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election and the combined number of such ballots which were returned by such voters and cast in the election, and shall make such a report available to the general public." In October 2009, the President signed into law the MOVE Act (Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2010 (PL 111-84). MOVE is intended to make it easier for absentee military troops and other overseas citizen voters to register and vote, and to help ensure that their ballots arrive in time to be counted. The MOVE Act requires state election officials to provide a number of new services, including online access to registration and ballot request forms, electronic options for blank ballot delivery, downloadable write-in ballots in case of late ballot arrival and voter status tracking services. Many of these services had to be implemented by the November 2010 election. MOVE requires the EAC to report on the number of UOCAVA ballots transmitted and received.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

52 USC 1973gg-1 et seq.
52 USC 15301
52 USC 1973ff-1

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

ODNI

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Status of the Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0704-0616

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Status of the Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Key Information

Abstract

The Status of Forces Reserve Survey (SOFS-R) is a DoD-wide survey of Reserve and National Guard used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of policies/programs that make a difference in the lives of Reserve component members and their families. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, reintegration programs following activation/deployment, outreach to civilian employers, employer support, family support programs, and benefits (i.e., education, commissary/exchange, health care), and suicide awareness.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0704-0624

Agency:

DOD/DODDEP

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-17

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members

Key Information

Abstract

To assess the attitudes and opinions of active duty members and to provide key metrics to the OUSD(P&R). Mandated by the FY2016 NDAA, Title VI, Subtitle F, Subpart 661, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), now OPA, fields a financial literacy and preparedness survey within the SOFS annually. Results will be used by the Service Secretaries to evaluate and update financial literacy training and will be submitted in a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Regulation F: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, State Application for Exemption

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3170-0056

Agency:

CFPB

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-13

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Regulation F: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, State Application for Exemption

Key Information

Abstract

Regulation F establishes procedures and criteria whereby states may apply to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) for an exemption of a class of debt collection practices within the applying state from the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) as provided in section 817 of the Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692. This final regulation adds information collections that apply to debt collectors as defined in the FDCPA. The purpose of the rule is to clarify application of the FDCPA to certain debt collection practices and to establish certain new disclosure requirements for debt collectors.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

15 USC 1692

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Application for Pardon After Completion of Sentence

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1123-0016

Agency:

DOJ/CD

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-11-19

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Application for Pardon After Completion of Sentence

Key Information

Abstract

The Office of the Pardon Attorney has authority to collect this information under the United States Constitution, Article II, Section 2 (the pardon clause); Orders of the Attorney General Nos. 1798-93, 58 Fed. Reg. 53658 and 53659 (1993), 2317-2000, 65 Fed. Reg. 48381 (2000), and 2323-2000, 65 Fed. Reg. 58223 and 58224 (2000), codified in 28 C.F.R. §§ 1.1 et seq. (the rules governing petitions for executive clemency); and Order of the Attorney General No. 1012-83, 48 Fed. Reg. 22290 (1983), as codified in 28 C.F.R. §§ 0.35 and 0.36 (the authority of the Office of the Pardon Attorney).

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Vessel and Gear Marking

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0648-0373

Agency:

DOC/NOAA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2025-03-18

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Vessel and Gear Marking

Key Information

Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requests the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the existing collection of information under OMB Control Number 0648-0373 for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Vessel and Gear Marking. Regulations at 50 CFR part 635.6 require that vessels for which a permit has been issued under section 635.4, other than an HMS Angling permit, must display the vessel’s official U.S. Coast Guard or state registration number. Vessels using handline, buoy gear, harpoon, longline, or gillnet gear, must also display the vessel’s name, registration number, or HMS permit number on each float or highflier attached to the gear.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

16 USC 971
16 USC 1801

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

EPA use of Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

3206-0279

Agency:

EPA/AdmO

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-07-24

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

RCF New
EPA use of Personnel Vetting Questionnaire

Key Information

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--2024

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

0608-0049

Agency:

DOC/EASA

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-09-05

Action:

Approved with change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--2024

Key Information

Abstract

The Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad (BE-10), which is conducted once every five years, covers the U.S. direct investment abroad universe and is BEA’s most comprehensive survey of such investment. U.S. direct investment abroad is defined as the ownership or control, directly or indirectly, by one U.S. person of 10 percent or more of the voting securities of an incorporated foreign business enterprise or an equivalent interest in an unincorporated foreign business enterprise, including a branch. The purpose of the benchmark survey is to obtain universe data on the financial and operating characteristics of, and on positions and transactions between, U.S. parent companies and their foreign affiliates. The data are needed to measure the size and economic significance of U.S. direct investment abroad, measure changes in such investment, and assess its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies. Such data are generally found in enterprise-level accounting records of respondent companies. These data are used to derive current universe estimates of direct investment from sample data collected in other BEA surveys in non-benchmark years. In particular, they serve as benchmarks for the quarterly direct investment estimates included in the U.S. international transactions, international investment position, and national income and product accounts, and for annual estimates of the U.S. direct investment abroad position and of the activities of U.S. multinational enterprises.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

22 USC USC 3101-3108

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1040-0001

Agency:

DOI/OPPM

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2025-01-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Extension without change of a currently approved collection
DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Key Information

Abstract

The programmatic clearance enables Interior bureaus and offices to conduct customer research through external surveys such as In-person intercept surveys, telephone interviews or questionnaires, mail and e-mail surveys, web-based, and focus groups to improve the services and products DOI provides to the public.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

Pub.L. 103 - 62 1-11

Presidential Action:

-

Title:

Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative and Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

Reference Number:

Omb Control Number:

1615-0028

Agency:

DHS/USCIS

Received:

2024-07-23

Concluded:

2024-10-17

Action:

Approved without change

Status:

Active

Request Type:

Revision of a currently approved collection
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative and Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

Key Information

Abstract

A U.S. prospective adoptive parent may file Form I-600A in advance of the Form I-600 filing and USCIS will make a determination regarding the prospective adoptive parent’s eligibility to file Form I-600A and their suitability and eligibility to properly parent an orphan. USCIS has exclusive jurisdiction over Form I-600A adjudications and collects evidence, such as a USCIS-compliant home study, civil documents regarding birth and marriage (if any), as well as identity documentation for each prospective adoptive parent and adult member of the household. A Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 2, Consent to Disclose Information, is an optional form that a U.S. citizen prospective/adoptive parent may file to authorize USCIS to disclose case-related information that would otherwise be protected under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, to adoption service providers or other individuals. Form I-600A/I-600 Supplement 3 is a form that prospective/adoptive parents must use if they need to request action such as an extended or updated suitability determination based upon a significant change in their circumstances or change in the number or characteristics of the children they intend to adopt, a change in their intended country of adoption, or a request for a duplicate notice of their approved Form I-600A suitability determination.

Federal Register Notices

60-Day FRN
30-Day FRN

Authorizing Statutes

8 USC 1101

Presidential Action:

-
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