2026-18709NoticeWallet

DHS Rubber-Stamps Extension for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse Work Forms

Published Date: 9/14/2026

Notice

Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Access to Work Authorization Process

USCIS uses Form I-765V, Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse, to decide if an abused nonimmigrant spouse is eligible for an initial or renewal Employment Authorization Document (EAD). USCIS also collects biometric information to verify identity, check background information, and produce the EAD card, which serves as evidence of work authorization.

Time Burden to Complete I-765V

If you are an abused nonimmigrant spouse applying for work permission, USCIS estimates completing Form I-765V takes 3.56 hours and biometric processing takes 1.17 hours. USCIS estimates 350 respondents and a total annual burden of 1,658 hours for this collection.

Estimated Annual Cost To Applicants

USCIS estimates the total annual cost burden for this information collection is $87,500 across the respondents. The agency estimates there are 350 respondents for this collection of information.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
9/14/2026
11/13/2026

Department and Agencies

Department
Independent Agency
Agency
Homeland Security Department
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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