Biometric Appointment Rescheduling Tool

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
G-1606-001 30 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-17
G-1606-001 60 Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-17
G-1606-001-New IC Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-09-06
G-1606 Reference Citations.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-06
privacy-pia-uscis-fdnsds-november2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-06
G-1606 SORNS.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-06
G-1606-NEW - 60 Day Public Comment Response Matrix CLEAN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
270740	BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT RESCHEDULING TOOL Other-Online Screenshots	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202408-1615-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: G-1606
Title: Biometric Appointment Rescheduling Tool
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/21/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	74,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	18,500	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Biometric Appointment Rescheduling Tool (G-1606) permits applicants to reschedule their existing biometrics appointment online without using the USCIS Contact Center. As part of its administration of immigration benefits, USCIS has the general authority to require and collect biometrics, which include fingerprints, photographs, and digital signatures, from any person seeking any immigration or naturalization benefit or request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1105 Name of Law: Liaison with Internal Security Officers
   US Code: 8 USC 1446 Name of Law: Investigation of Applicants, Examination of Applications
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 25893	04/12/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 60910	07/29/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT RESCHEDULING TOOL

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	74,000	0	0	74,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18,500	0	0	18,500	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,960,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/21/2024

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