USCIS Requests Approval for Simplified Immigration Info Gathering
Published Date: 9/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security’s USCIS is asking for approval to collect info on immigration forms in a simpler, more flexible way. This new plan affects anyone filling out immigration paperwork and aims to save time and reduce hassle. They’re opening a 30-day window for the public to share thoughts before finalizing the changes—no extra costs expected!
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Simpler USCIS Form Questions
If you fill out immigration forms, USCIS is asking OMB to approve a new, simpler and more flexible way to collect certain information on those forms. This change is meant to save time and reduce hassle, expects no extra costs, and USCIS opened a 30-day public comment period for feedback before finalizing the change.
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