ICE Revives IMAGE Employer Agreement Data Collection Quietly
Published Date: 11/24/2025
Notice
Summary
ICE is bringing back its IMAGE program info collection with no changes, giving employers and government partners a smooth way to work together on immigration compliance. This notice invites the public to comment by December 24, 2025, but no changes or new costs are expected. If you’re an employer involved in this program, now’s the time to share your thoughts or just stay tuned!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
IMAGE form reinstated; time burden stays same
ICE is reinstating the IMAGE Self-Assessment Questionnaire without changes. The agency estimates 66 responses at 90 minutes (1.5 hours) per response for a total annual burden of 99 hours, and says no new costs are expected. Comments on the collection are accepted through December 24, 2025.
Participation is voluntary, not mandatory
ICE states that no private sector entity is required to participate in the IMAGE program. You can choose whether your business completes the IMAGE application to be evaluated for inclusion in the program.
Submitted IMAGE information may be public
ICE states that information obtained from companies through IMAGE should be available to the public. If your business submits an IMAGE application, some of the information you provide could be publicly accessible.
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