USCIS Keeps Focus Groups for Qualitative Service Feedback
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
USCIS is keeping its focus group feedback collection going without any changes, inviting the public and federal agencies to share their thoughts. This helps improve services without adding extra costs or time burdens. You’ve got until July 10, 2026, to send in your comments and help shape the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
USCIS keeps focus groups running
USCIS is extending, without change, its Collection of Qualitative Feedback through focus groups so individuals, households, businesses, and not-for-profits can keep giving feedback to help improve USCIS services.
Time burden for participants: 1.5 hours
If you take part in a USCIS focus group, the agency estimates an average time burden of 1.5 hours per response. USCIS estimates 25,000 respondents and a total annual burden of 37,500 hours.
No monetary cost to participate
USCIS states there is no monetary cost to participate in these focus groups and no mailing cost because submissions are electronic, so you will not owe fees or postage to respond.
Comments posted publicly; privacy risk
Comments submitted to the public docket will be posted without change on regulations.gov and may include any personal information you provide, so USCIS advises limiting personal details when submitting comments.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-19026, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Collection of Qualitative Feedback Through Focus Groups
USCIS is keeping its focus group feedback collection going without any changes, giving the public 30 more days to share thoughts by October 19, 2026. This affects anyone interested in how USCIS gathers feedback to improve services, with no new costs or paperwork. It’s a smooth extension to keep hearing from people and making things better!
2026-18671, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transition Worker and Semiannual Report for CW-1 Employers
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2026-18672, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
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2026-18680, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition
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2026-18710, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Family Unity Benefits
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2026-18722, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Regional Center Designation; Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise; Regional Center Annual Statement; Bona Fides of Persons Involved With Regional Center Program; Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-09246, Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
USCIS is keeping their current way of gathering feedback on how they deliver services, with no changes. This affects anyone who shares their thoughts to help improve government services, and they’re asking for comments until July 10, 2026. There’s no new cost or extra work involved—just a simple extension to keep things running smoothly.
Next: 2026-09248, Notice of Public Meeting of the Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
The Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on May 20, 2026, to plan virtual briefings about diversity, equity, inclusion, and civil rights in Montana. Anyone interested can join, listen, and share their thoughts during the open comment period. This meeting helps shape important conversations affecting Montana communities, with no cost to attend but possible phone charges for wireless callers.