Request for the Return of Original Documents

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form G-884 Request for the Return of Original Documents	Form	Modified	Available
G-884-005 EXT Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
SORN-007 Benefits Information System.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
pia-uscis-cms-079 oct2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
pia-uscis-003-b-iddmp-2017.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
pia-uscis056d-elis-september2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
G-1055 Fee Schedule.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
30-Day FRN G-884-005 91 FR 43108.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
60-Day FRN G-884-005 91 FR 24911.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
SORN-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-28	Available
Reference citation 8-13-12.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-11-05	Source copy available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
21017	Request for the Return of Original Documents	Form	Modified	Request for the Return of Original Documents
21017	Request for the Return of Original Documents	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0100	ICR Reference No: 202608-1615-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202310-1615-005
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: G-884
Title: Request for the Return of Original Documents
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/25/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2026
Responses	6,600	6,600
Time Burden (Hours)	3,300	3,300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	808,500	808,500

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Abstract: This form standardizes the USCIS procedures for requesting the return of original documents contained in alien files. The information provided will be used by the USCIS to determine whether a person is eligible to obtain original documents contained in an alien file.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1103 Name of Law: United States Code
  

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:
	91 FR 24911	05/07/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 43108	07/14/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Request for the Return of Original Documents	G-884	Request for the Return of Original Documents

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	6,600	6,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,300	3,300	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	808,500	808,500	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $426,690

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: 09/25/2026

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