DHS Rolls Out New Immigration Form Data Grab—Your Thoughts Needed
Published Date: 3/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is starting a new way to collect info on immigration forms to keep the U.S. safe and make sure applicants are who they say they are. This affects anyone applying for immigration benefits and aims to improve security checks without adding big costs or delays. They’re asking for public feedback now, so get ready to share your thoughts before the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Immigration Form Data Collection
If you apply for an immigration benefit, USCIS is starting a new collection of information on immigration forms to establish enhanced screening and vetting standards. The data will be used to validate your identity and to decide whether granting a benefit poses a security or public-safety risk. USCIS is requesting public comment now about the collection and the estimated burden and cost to respondents, and it says the effort aims to improve security checks without adding big costs or delays.
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