USCIS Extends Focus Group Chats: Feedback Loop Spins On
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
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!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Respondent Time Burden
USCIS estimates this collection will ask up to 25,000 people or organizations to provide qualitative feedback, with each response taking about 1.5 hours. The total estimated annual time burden is 37,500 hours, and there is no monetary cost to participate (the estimated total annual cost burden is $0).
Public Posting and Privacy Risk
Comments submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal (regulations.gov) will be posted publicly, without change, and will include any personal information you provide. DHS may withhold some information from public view if it determines the information impacts privacy or is offensive.
Feedback Used To Improve USCIS Services
USCIS says it will use qualitative feedback from focus groups to improve program management and the customer experience, including identifying issues with service and areas for better communication or training. This collection is intended to provide insights into customer perceptions, experiences, and expectations to help improve service delivery.
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