SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR
Generic Clearance for the Collection of Certain Information on Immigration Forms
OMB Control No.: 1615-NEW
COLLECTION INSTRUMENT(S): USCIS Forms N-400; I-131; I-192; I-485; I-589; I-590; I-730; I-751; and I-829
A. Justification
1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information.
Executive Order (EO) 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats” directs implementation of uniform vetting standards and necessitates the collection of all information necessary for a rigorous vetting and screening of all grounds of inadmissibility or bases for the denial of immigration-related benefits. See 90 FR 8451 (Jan. 20, 2025). Execution of the EO requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to collect standard data on immigration and foreign traveler forms and/or information collection systems. This data will be collected from certain populations of individuals on applications for immigration-related benefits, and is necessary for the enhanced identity verification, vetting and national security screening and inspection conducted by USCIS and required under the EO.
This collection of information is necessary to comply with Section 2 of the EO to establish screening and vetting standards and procedures to enable DHS to assess an alien’s eligibility to travel to or be admitted to the United States or to receive an immigration-related benefit from USCIS. This data collection also is used to validate an applicant’s identity and to help determine whether such grant of a benefit poses a security or public-safety threat to the United States.
USCIS will collect biographic information on immigration information collection instruments and systems. USCIS will update its forms and systems to collect additional information, as outlined in this supporting statement, from individuals who seek admissibility or other benefits when that information is not already collected. The information to be collected is as follows:
The following seven (7) data elements are biographic identifiers used to help USCIS confirm both an individual’s identity as it relates to the submitted application and to other records. These biographic identifiers are also used by USCIS and screening partners to help confirm or disprove an association between an applicant and information of interest and the strength of that association in the context of the underlying information.
Name
Alias(es)
Sex
Date of Birth
City/State/Province and Country of Birth
Country/Countries of Citizenship
Country of Residence
The following data element is a unique numeric identifier issued to a single individual that USCIS uses to help confirm both a person’s identity and for DHS records. It is also used by USCIS and screening partners to help find, confirm, or disprove an association between an applicant, the strength of that association, or to provide other information about the individual that may be important in the adjudication. Applicants will be asked to provide current passport/ travel/national identity document information, country of issuance; issue date, and expiration date, as applicable. Other USCIS forms request more information on passports or travel documents to include expired documents and passports containing a U.S. visa. The questions related to passport information are requested depending on benefit eligibility and national security needs. If additional information is needed for this data element, USCIS will revise the applicable OMB approved information collection under the form’s control number and not add the additional questions using this generic approval.
Passport/Travel Document or National ID
a. Country of issuance
b. Issue date
c. Expiration date
The following 16 data elements are used by USCIS to provide official correspondence to an applicant. They are also used as secondary data elements to help confirm a subject’s identity as it relates to the submitted application and to other records. They are also used internally by USCIS and screening partners to help confirm or disprove an association between an applicant and information of interest and the strength of that association in the context of the underlying information.
Telephone Number(s) used in the last five (5) years, including dates used
Email address(es) used in the last ten (10) years
U.S. Address: Residence or Destination, city, street
U.S. Address: Residence or Destination, state/province
Foreign Address city, street
Foreign Address state/province
Point of Contact Name (U.S. or other)
Point of Contact Telephone Number
Point of Contact Email Address
Family Member Names (parent, spouse, siblings, and children)
Family Member Telephone Numbers (parent, spouse, siblings, and children) used in the last five (5) years
Family Member Date(s) of Birth
Family Member Place(s) of Birth
Family Member Residence(s)
Business Telephone Number(s) used in the last five (5) years
Business Email Address(es) used in the last ten (10) years
USCIS has the following statutory and regulatory authorities to collect additional biographic data information on the following forms:
N-400, Application for Naturalization: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA § 316, 318, 319, 335, 337 [8 U.S.C. § 1427, 1429, 1430,1446, 1448]; 8 CFR § 316.4 and 8 CFR §316.10.
I-131, Application for Travel Document: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA § 103, 208, 212, 223 and 244; 8 CFR §§ 103.2(a) and (e); 8 CFR § 208.6; 8 CFR § 244.16; Section 303 of Pub. L. 107-173.
I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA § 212 [8 U.S.C. § 1182].
I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust status: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA ACT 245 [8 U.S.C. § 1255]; Public Law 106-429, Section 902 of Public Law 105-277.
I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA §§ 101(a)(42), 208(a) and (b), and 241(b)(3) and 8 CFR §§ 208.6 and 1208.6.
I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee: This information collection is authorized by INA section 207 (8 U.S.C. 1157) for a person who seeks refugee classification and resettlement in the United States. A refugee is defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42) and Section 101(a)(42) of the Act.
I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition: This information collection is authorized by section 207(c)(2), and 208(c) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1157 and 1158) for an asylee or refugee to request accompanying or following-to-join benefits for his or her spouse and unmarried minor child(ren).
I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA § 216 [8 U.S.C. 1186(a)]; 8 CFR Part 216.
I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status: Collection of data through this form is authorized by INA § 203(b)(5) [8 U.S.C. § 1153] and 216(a) [8 U.S.C. § 1186(b)].
2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.
USCIS collects this information to determine an alien’s eligibility to receive an immigration-related benefit from USCIS. This data collection is also used for identity verification, to help ascertain identity fraud, and to determine whether such grant of a benefit poses a security or public-safety risk to the United States.
Applicant information is collected to maintain a record of persons applying for specific immigration benefits, and to help determine whether these applicants are eligible to receive the benefits for which they are applying. The information provided through USCIS forms is also analyzed—along with other information that the Secretary of Homeland Security determines is necessary, including information about other persons included on the USCIS forms1—against various security and law enforcement databases to identify those applicants who may pose a security or public-safety risk to the United States.
Submission of Intentionally Inaccurate Data by Applicant
Inadmissibility based on misrepresentation requires a finding that a person willfully misrepresented a material fact. See INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i). For a person to be inadmissible, the officer must find all of the following elements:
The person procured, or sought to procure, a visa, other documentation, admission, or other benefit under the INA;
The person made a false representation;
The false representation was willfully made;
The false representation was material; and
The false representation was made to a U.S. government official, generally an immigration or consular officer.
If the person succeeded in obtaining the benefit under the INA, he or she would be inadmissible for having procured the benefit by willful misrepresentation. If the attempt was not successful, then the person would still be inadmissible for having “sought to procure” the immigration benefit by willful misrepresentation. In each case, evidence of intent to deceive is not required.
For naturalization applications, USCIS reviewed the above listed elements under INA 318 to determine if the applicant obtained permanent resident status lawfully and whether the applicant is eligible for the benefit of naturalization under INA 316 and other provisions.
Programs Affected, OMB Control Numbers
USCIS will only submit a collection for approval under this request for the following forms:
OMB No. 1615-0052 – N-400 Application for Naturalization
OMB No. 1615-0013 – I-131 Application for Travel Document
OMB No. 1615-0017 – I-192 Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
OMB No. 1615-0023 – I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
OMB No. 1615-0067 – I-589 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
OMB No. 1615-0068 – I-590 Registration for Classification as a Refugee
OMB No. 1615-0037 – I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
OMB No. 1615-0038 – I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
OMB No. 1615-0045 – I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Upon approval of the new generic clearance, USCIS will submit Information Collection Change Requests to OMB to transfer the total hour burden for this generic clearance to each individual affected information collection to update the associated burden estimates. These Change Request submissions to OMB will include the supporting documentation (e.g., a copy of the updated form and instructions, as applicable, and Supporting Statement). The total burden impact for each affected information collection will be outlined in each Supporting Statement.
New Information To Be Collected
For the purposes of this request, DHS has determined that the uniform vetting standards shall include, the following core, minimum, elements constituting a baseline threshold of data to be collected for identity verification and national security screening. These core data elements include:
Name
Phrasing:
Your Current Legal Name (Do
not provide a
nickname): Family Name (Last Name), Given Name (First Name), Middle
Name (if applicable)
For electronic forms: Open field for response.
For paper-based forms: Open field for response.
Required response for first, middle, last.
Alias(es)
Phrasing: Other Names You Have Used Since Birth (if any)
For electronic forms: Open field for response for “Name.” Applicant is then asked if he or she is known by any other names with a drop down for Yes/No. If yes, open field for response with option to add multiple aliases.
For paper-based forms: Open field for response.
Required, if applicable.
Sex
Phrasing:
Sex: Male / Female
Electronic forms: Applicant selects either Male or Female from drop down menu.
Paper based forms: Applicant checks box for either Male or Female.
Required response.
Date of Birth
Phrasing:
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Drop down menu for each element – day, month, year.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
City/State/Province and Country of Birth
Phrasing: Place of Birth: City/Town/Village of Birth; State or Province of Birth; Country of Birth
Electronic forms: Open field for both city/town/village and state of birth; applicant would select country of birth from a drop-down menu.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Country/Countries of
Citizenship
Phrasing:
Country/Countries of Citizenship or Nationality; All Prior Countries
of Citizenship or Nationality (if applicable)
Electronic forms: Open form response with option to add multiple citizenships.
Paper based forms: Open form response with option to add multiple citizenships.
Required response. If applicant has no citizenship or nationality, he or she will have the option to write Stateless.
Passport/Travel Document or National ID
Phrasing: Current Passport, Travel Document, or National Identification (if any) and Last Passport, Travel Document, or National Identification (if any) Information: Country of Issuance; Issue Date; Expiration Date
Electronic forms: Open field for response.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Telephone Number(s) used in the
last five (5) years, including dates used
Phrasing:
Telephone
Number(s) Used in the Past Five (5) Years (include country code):
Telephone Numbers (include country code); Mobile or Landline;
Personal or Business; Date Use Started (mm/dd/yyyy); Date Use Ended
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Checkbox to indicate if mobile or landline number, personal or business, and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants have the option to add multiple phone numbers.
Paper based forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Dropdown menu to select if mobile or landline, personal or business, and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants can provide multiple telephone numbers.
Required, if applicable.
Email Address(es) used in the
last ten (10) years
Phrasing:
Email Address(es) Used in the Past Ten (10) Years: Email
Address(es); Personal
or Business; Date Use Started (mm/dd/yyyy); Date Use Ended
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Open field response for email address. Checkbox to indicate if personal or business and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants have the option to add multiple email addresses.
Paper based forms: Open field response for email address. Dropdown menu to indicate if personal or business and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants can provide multiple email addresses.
Required, if applicable.
Country of Residence
Phrasing:
Country (located in
Current Physical
Address)
Electronic forms: Applicant selects from dropdown menu of countries.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
U.S. Address – Residence
or Destination (city, street)
Phrasing:
Current Physical and Mailing Address: In Care of Name (if any),
Street Number and Name; Apt./Ste./Flr. Number; City or Town; State;
ZIP Code; Province; Postal Code; Country
Electronic forms: Open field for response. Dropdown menu for State and Country.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
U.S. Address – Residence
or Destination (state)
Phrasing:
Current Physical and Mailing Address: In Care of Name (if any),
Street Number and Name; Apt./Ste./Flr. Number; City or Town; State;
ZIP Code; Province; Postal Code; Country
Electronic forms: Open field for response. Dropdown menu for State and Country.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Foreign Address (city,
street):
Phrasing:
Current Physical and Mailing Address: In Care of Name (if any),
Street Number and Name; Apt./Ste./Flr. Number; City or Town; State;
ZIP Code; Province; Postal Code; Country
Electronic forms: Open field for response. Dropdown menu for State and Country.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Foreign Address
(state/province)
Phrasing:
Current Physical and Mailing Address: In Care of Name (if any),
Street Number and Name; Apt./Ste./Flr. Number; City or Town; State;
ZIP Code; Province; Postal Code; Country
Electronic forms: Open field for response. Dropdown menu for State and Country.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Point of Contact Name (U.S. or
other)
Phrasing:
Point of Contact Current Legal Name (Do
not provide a
nickname): Family Name (Last Name), Given Name (First Name), Middle
Name (if applicable)
Electronic forms: Open field for response.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required, if applicable.
Point of Contact Telephone
Number
Phrasing:
Point of Contact Telephone Number
Electronic forms: Open field for response.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required, if applicable.
Point of Contact Email Address
Phrasing: Point of Contact Email Address
Electronic forms: Open field for response.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required, if applicable.
Family Member Names (parent, spouse, siblings, and children)
Phrasing: Current Legal Name: Family Name (Last Name), Given Name (First Name), Middle Name (if applicable)
Electronic forms: Open field for response.
For paper-based forms: Open field for response.
Required response for first, middle, last.
Family Member Telephone Numbers (parent, spouse, siblings, and children) used from the last five (5) years
Phrasing: Telephone Number(s) Used in the Past Five (5) Years (include country code): Telephone Numbers (include country code); Mobile or Landline; Date Use Started (mm/dd/yyyy); Date Use Ended (mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Checkbox to indicate if mobile or landline number and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants have the option to add multiple phone numbers.
Paper based forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Dropdown menu to select if mobile or landline and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants can provide multiple telephone numbers.
Required, if applicable.
Family Member Date(s) of Birth
Phrasing: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Dropdown menu for each element – day, month, year
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Family Member Place(s) of Birth
Phrasing: Place of Birth: City/Town/Village of Birth; State or Province of Birth; Country of Birth
Electronic forms: Open field for both city/town/village and state of birth; applicant would select country of birth from a drop-down menu.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Family Member Residence(s)
Phrasing: Current Address: Street Number and Name; Apt./Ste./Flr. Number; City or Town; State; ZIP Code; Province; Postal Code; Country
Electronic forms: Open field for response. Dropdown menu for State and Country.
Paper based forms: Open field for response.
Required response.
Business Telephone Number(s) used in the last five (5) years
Phrasing: Telephone Number(s) Used in the Past Five (5) Years (include country code): Telephone Numbers (include country code); Mobile or Landline; Personal or Business; Date Use Started (mm/dd/yyyy); Date Use Ended (mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Checkbox to indicate if mobile or landline number, personal or business, and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants have the option to add multiple phone numbers.
Paper based forms: Open field response for telephone number, including country code. Dropdown menu to select if mobile or landline, personal or business, and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants can provide multiple telephone numbers.
Required, if applicable.
Business Email Address(es) used in the last ten (10) years
Phrasing: Email Address(es) Used in the Past Ten (10) Years: Email Address(es); Personal or Business; Date Use Started (mm/dd/yyyy); Date Use Ended (mm/dd/yyyy)
Electronic forms: Open field response for email address. Checkbox to indicate if personal or business and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants have the option to add multiple email addresses.
Paper based forms: Open field response for email address. Dropdown menu to indicate if personal or business and open fields for date use started and date use ended. Applicants can provide multiple email addresses.
Required, if applicable.
These questions are representative of the data USCIS will collect. However, the wording in the forms may vary based on the needs of the information collection, but are written to elicit the same response.
3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.
Where appropriate, USCIS collects information electronically from an applicant and pursues internal and external data analysis, as required by policy and law.
USCIS is currently engaged in an agency-wide effort to move the processing of immigration benefits from paper-based to an electronic environment, accessible to both USCIS employees and the responding public.
The following includes how each individual form is available to complete and submit to USCIS:
OMB No. 1615-0052 – N-400 Application for Naturalization. This form may be filed electronically or in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0013 – I-131 Application for Travel Document: This form may be filed electronically or in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0017 – I-192 Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant: This form is only available in paper format. When filing with CBP, applicants may use e-SAFE to submit the form electronically.
OMB No. 1615-0023 – I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status: This form is only available in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0067 – I-589 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal: This form may be filed electronically or in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0068 – I-590 Registration for Classification as a Refugee. This form is only available in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0037 – I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. This form is only available in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0038 – I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence: This form is only available in paper format.
OMB No. 1615-0045 – I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status: This form is only available in paper format.
4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.
USCIS has investigated the information that may be obtained from other Federal sources, programs and agencies as well as appropriate external stakeholders. The new information collection submitted for approval under this information collection request is not already widely collected, available and shared with USCIS, and is necessary to help determine if the alien is eligible to receive an immigration benefit. As each collection instrument outlined above is revised to add the new questions, USCIS will only add those questions that are not currently collected on the specific form. However, USCIS will add questions to certain immigration forms, as described above, although the same data may have been collected on other immigration forms, if the question was asked in a materially different fashion than is approved in an effort to standardize the information collection for those applying for immigration benefits via USCIS forms.
5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities (Item 5 of OMB Form 83-I), describe any methods used to minimize burden.
USCIS minimizes the amount of information collected from the affected small businesses to reduce the burden placed upon them. USCIS requests only that information which is needed by officers to determine eligibility. This includes information that will reduce the likelihood that USCIS may need to issue a request for evidence (RFE) upon review of the form and initial evidence submission.
6. Describe the consequence to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently, as well as any technical or legal obstacles to reducing burden.
Without the information requested, USCIS will not be able to implement EO 14161 and may not adequately determine the eligibility of aliens to receive an immigration benefit from USCIS. In addition, without the requested information, USCIS’ ability to identify threats to national security and public safety in an accurate and timely manner may be hindered.
7. Explain any special circumstances that would cause an information collection to be conducted in a manner:
• Requiring respondents to report information to the agency more often than quarterly;
• Requiring respondents to prepare a written response to a collection of information in fewer than 30 days after receipt of it;
• Requiring respondents to submit more than an original and two copies of any document;
• Requiring respondents to retain records, other than health, medical, government contract, grant-in-aid, or tax records for more than three years;
• In connection with a statistical survey, that is not designed to produce valid and reliable results that can be generalized to the universe of study;
• Requiring the use of a statistical data classification that has not been reviewed and approved by OMB;
• That includes a pledge of confidentiality that is not supported by authority established in statute or regulation, that is not supported by disclosure and data security policies that are consistent with the pledge, or which unnecessarily impedes sharing of data with other agencies for compatible confidential use; or
• Requiring respondents to submit proprietary trade secret, or other confidential information unless the agency can demonstrate that it has instituted procedures to protect the information's confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.
This information collection is conducted in a manner consistent with the guidelines in 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).
8. If applicable, provide a copy and identify the data and page number of publication in the Federal Register of the agency’s notice, required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on the information collection prior to submission to OMB. Summarize public comments received in response to that notice and describe actions taken by the agency in response to these comments. Specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden.
Describe efforts to consult with persons outside the agency to obtain their views on the availability of data, frequency of collection, the clarity of instructions and recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting format (if any), and on the data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported.
Consultation with representatives of those from whom information is to be obtained or those who must compile records should occur at least once every 3 years - even if the collection of information activity is the same as in prior periods. There may be circumstances that may preclude consultation in a specific situation. These circumstances should be explained.
On March 3, 2025, USCIS published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register at 90 FR 11054. USCIS received 135 comments after publishing that notice. USCIS’s responses to the public comments can be found in the following attachment shown in the Supplementary Documents: 60-Day Public Comment Response Matrix.
On September 3, 2025, USCIS published a 30-day notice in the Federal Register at 90 FR 42604. USCIS received 8 comments after publishing that notice. USCIS’s responses to the public comments can be found in the following attachment shown in the Supplementary Documents: 30-Day Public Comment Response Matrix.
9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.
USCIS does not provide any payment for benefit sought.
10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation or agency policy.
USCIS provides assurance of confidentiality for protected classes of immigrants consistent with 8 C.F.R. § 208.6 and 8 U.S.C. § 1367. Additional assurances are derived from the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C 552a and the E-Government Act of 2002.
The programs affected are covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments and System of Record Notices as associated with each Information Collection OMB Control Number:
OMB No. 1615-0052 – N-400 Application for Naturalization
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-003 Integrated Digitization Document Management Program, February 28, 2017;
DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System, December 3, 2018; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-071 myUSCIS Account Experience, June 28, 2019.
The collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0013 – I-131 Application for Travel Document
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-016(a) Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3) and Associated Systems, March 25, 2016;
DHS/USCIS/PIA-051 Case and Activity Management for International Operations (CAMINO), July 6, 2020; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System, December 3, 2018.
The collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0017 – I-192 Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-016(b) Computer Linked Application Information Management Systems (CLAIMS), and Associated Systems, May 7, 2019;
DHS/CBP/PIA-006 Automated Targeting System (ATS), September 16, 2014; and
DHS/CBP/PIA-057 Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE), March 12, 2019.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622;
DHS/CBP-006 Automated Targeting System, May 22, 2012, 77 FR 30297; and
DHS/CBP-011 U.S. Customs and Border Protection TECS, December 19, 2008, 73 FR 77778.
OMB No. 1615-0023 – I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-003-Integrated Digitization Document Management Program, February 28, 2017;
DHS/USCIS/PIA-016(a) Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3) and Associated Systems, March 25, 2016; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-056(a) USCIS Electronic Immigration System, December 3, 2018.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0067 – I-589 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-027 USCIS Asylum Division, September 27, 2018; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-003 Integrated
Digitization Document Management Program, February 28, 2017.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-010 Asylum Information and Pre-Screening System of Records November 30, 2015, 80 FR 74781; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0068 – I-590 Registration for Classification as a Refugee
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-068 Refugee Case Processing and Security Vetting, July 21, 2017; and
DOS Refugee Processing Center General Support System (WRAPS), July 2016.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS-017 Refugee Case Processing and Security Screening Information System of Records, October 19, 2016, 81 FR 72075;
STATE-59 Refugee Case Records, February 6, 2012, 77 FR 5865;
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0037 – I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-16(a) Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3) and Associated Systems, March 25, 2016.
DHS/USCIS/PIA-051 Case and Activity Management for International Operations (CAMINO), July 6, 2020; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-068 Refugee Case Processing and Security Vetting Includes the DOS Refugee Processing Center General Support System (WRAPS), April 24, 2020.
This collection is covered by the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82F R 43556;
DHS/USCIS-010 Asylum Information and Pre-screening System of Records, November 30, 2015, 80 FR 74781;
DHS/USCIS-017 Refugee Case Processing and Security Screening information, October 19, 2016, 81 FR 72075;
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950; and
State-59, Refugee Case Records, February 6, 2012, 77 FR 5865.
OMB No. 1615-0038 – I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessments:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-016(a) Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3), March 25, 2016; and
DHS/USCIS/PIA-003(b) Integrated Digitization Document Management Program, February 28, 2017.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
OMB No. 1615-0045 – I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
This collection is covered under the following Privacy Impact Assessment:
DHS/USCIS/PIA-016 Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS 3) and Associated Systems, March 25, 2016.
This collection is covered under the following System of Records Notices:
DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 – Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records, September 18, 2017, 82 FR 43556;
DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System, October 10, 2019, 84 FR 54622; and
DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check (IBBC) System of Records, July 31, 2018, 83 FR 36950.
11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.
There are no questions of a sensitive nature included in this generic clearance request.
12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of information. The statement should:
• Indicate the number of respondents, frequency of response, annual hour burden, and an explanation of how the burden was estimated. Unless directed to do so, agencies should not conduct special surveys to obtain information on which to base hour burden estimates. Consultation with a sample (fewer than 10) of potential respondents is desirable. If the hour burden on respondents is expected to vary widely because of differences in activity, size, or complexity, show the range of estimated hour burden, and explain the reasons for the variance. Generally, estimates should not include burden hours for customary and usual business practices.
• If this request for approval covers more than one form, provide separate hour burden estimates for each form and aggregate the hour burdens in Item 13 of OMB Form 83-I.
• Provide estimates of annualized cost to respondents for the hour burdens for collections of information, identifying and using appropriate wage rate categories. The cost of contracting out or paying outside parties for information collection activities should not be included here. Instead, this cost should be included in Item 14.
Type of Respondent |
Form Name / Form Number |
Form Name |
No. of Respondents |
No. of Responses per Respondent |
Total Number of Responses |
Avg. Burden per Response (in hours) |
Total Annual Burden (in hours) |
Avg. Hourly Wage Rate |
Total Annual Respondent Cost |
Individuals or Households |
N-400 |
Application for Naturalization |
909,700 |
1 |
909,700 |
3.77 |
3,429,569 |
$45.96 |
$157,622,991 |
Individuals or Households |
I-131 |
Application for Travel Document |
1,006,844 |
1 |
1,006,844 |
3.77 |
3,795,802 |
$45.96 |
$174,455,060 |
Individuals or Households |
I-192 |
Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant |
68,050 |
1 |
68,050 |
3.78 |
257,229 |
$45.96 |
$11,822,245 |
Individuals or Households |
I-485 |
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status |
1,060,585 |
1 |
1,060,585 |
3.73 |
3,955,982 |
$45.96 |
$181,816,933 |
Individuals or Households |
I-589 |
Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal |
203,379 |
1 |
203,379 |
3.93 |
799,279 |
$45.96 |
$36,734,863 |
Individuals or Households |
I-590 |
I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee |
53,100 |
1 |
53,100 |
3.77 |
200,187 |
$45.96 |
$9,200,595 |
Individuals or Households |
I-730 |
Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition |
13,000 |
1 |
13,000 |
4.27 |
55,510 |
$45.96 |
$2,551,240 |
Individuals or Households |
I-751 |
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence |
153,000 |
1 |
153,000 |
3.77 |
576,810 |
$45.96 |
$26,510,188 |
Individuals or Households |
I-829 |
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status |
1,010 |
1 |
1,010 |
3.80 |
3,838 |
$45.96 |
$176,394 |
Total |
|
|
|
|
3,468,668 |
|
13,074,206 |
|
$600,890,508 |
* The above Average Hourly Wage Rate is the May 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics average wage for All Occupations of $31.48 times the wage rate benefit multiplier of 1.46 (to account for benefits provided) equaling $45.96. The selection of “All Occupations” was chosen because respondents to this collection could be expected from any occupation.
13. Provide an estimate of the total annual cost burden to respondents or record keepers resulting from the collection of information. (Do not include the cost of any hour burden shown in Items 12 and 14).
• The cost estimate should be split into two components: (a) a total capital and start-up cost component (annualized over its expected useful life); and (b) a total operation and maintenance and purchase of services component. The estimates should take into account costs associated with generating, maintaining, and disclosing or providing the information. Include descriptions of methods used to estimate major cost factors including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, the discount rate(s), and the time period over which costs will be incurred. Capital and start-up costs include, among other items, preparations for collecting information such as purchasing computers and software; monitoring, sampling, drilling and testing equipment; and record storage facilities.
• If cost estimates are expected to vary widely, agencies should present ranges of cost burdens and explain the reasons for the variance. The cost of purchasing or contracting out information collection services should be a part of this cost burden estimate. In developing cost burden estimates, agencies may consult with a sample of respondents (fewer than 10), utilize the 60-day pre-OMB submission public comment process and use existing economic or regulatory impact analysis associated with the rulemaking containing the information collection, as appropriate.
• Generally, estimates should not include purchases of equipment or services, or portions thereof, made: (1) prior to October 1, 1995; (2) to achieve regulatory compliance with requirements not associated with the information collection; (3) for reasons other than to provide information or keep records for the government; or, (4) as part of customary and usual business or private practices.
No additional costs to the public are anticipated due to this action. Any costs to the respondents associated with the specific form filed are captured in those approved information collections.
14. Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal government. Also, provide a description of the method used to estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours, operational expenses (such as equipment, overhead, printing, and support staff), and any other expense that would not have been incurred without this collection of information. Agencies also may aggregate cost estimates from Items 12, 13, and 14 in a single table.
These costs will be captured in the specific individual information collections under each OMB Control Number identified above. Specific costs will be accounted for depending on the number of questions added to each form and the system changes that are required to capture that data. USCIS has no estimate for the aggregate costs for system updates for the affected information collections.
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reporting in Items 13 or 14 of the OMB Form 83-I.
This is a new generic clearance for the collection of certain information on immigration forms. This request is being submitted for review and approval to fulfill the requirements of E.O. 14161, Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats (Section 2), to establish enhanced screening and vetting standards and procedures to improve USCIS’s ability to assess an alien’s eligibility to receive an immigration-related benefit from USCIS. This data collection will also be used to help validate an applicant’s identity and determine whether such grant of a benefit poses security or public-safety risk to the United States.
Data Collection Activity/Instrument |
Program Change (hours currently on OMB Inventory) |
Program Change (New) |
Difference |
N-400 |
0 |
3,429,569 |
3,429,569 |
I-131 |
0 |
3,795,802 |
3,795,802 |
I-192 |
0 |
257,229 |
257,229 |
I-485 |
0 |
3,955,982 |
3,955,982 |
I-589 |
0 |
799,279 |
799,279 |
I-590 |
0 |
200,187 |
200,187 |
I-730 |
0 |
55,510 |
55,510 |
I-751 |
0 |
576,810 |
576,810 |
I-829 |
0 |
3,838 |
3,838 |
Total(s) |
0 |
13,074,206 |
13,074,206 |
USCIS is reporting the estimated annual hour burden impact to respondents for the individual information collections as a result of this new generic clearance for the addition of data elements for enhanced identity verification and national security vetting.
USCIS is reporting no estimated annual cost burden to respondents associated with this new generic clearance.
16. For collections of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation, and publication. Address any complex analytical techniques that will be used. Provide the time schedule for the entire project, including beginning and ending dates of the collection of information, completion of report, publication dates, and other actions.
This information collection will not be published for statistical purposes.
17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date for OMB approval of the information collection, explain the reasons that display would be inappropriate.
USCIS will display the expiration date for OMB approval of this information collection.
Explain each exception to the certification statement identified in Item 19, “Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submission,” of OMB 83-I.
USCIS does not request an exception to the certification of this information collection.
B. Collections of Information Employing Statistical Methods.
There is no statistical methodology involved with this collection.
1 To include petitioners, beneficiaries, U.S. points of contact, and family members.
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