ICE Seeks Permission to Keep Using Same Paperwork

2025-23087 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Flight Manifest/Billing Agreement

The Department of Homeland Security’s ICE is extending its Flight Manifest/Billing Agreement form, which airlines and related companies use to share passenger and billing info. This extension keeps things running smoothly with no new costs or big changes, but they’re asking for public feedback by February 17, 2026. If you’re involved in air travel or billing, this keeps your paperwork clear and official!

2025-20401 — Certain Immigration Enforcement-Related Fees Required by HR-1 Reconciliation Bill: Fiscal Year 2026 Adjustments for Inflation

Starting December 1, 2025, two immigration enforcement fees will go up to $5,130 to keep up with inflation, thanks to the HR-1 law. This affects people who are caught after being ordered removed or found inadmissible between ports. The government will start charging these new fees for Fiscal Year 2026, so get ready to pay a bit more if this applies to you!

2025-11965 — Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

This new rule changes how civil fines are handled for people who don’t leave the U.S. when they’re supposed to or try to enter illegally. Now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be in charge of issuing fines and handling appeals, instead of the Justice Department. These changes start right away and could mean quicker decisions and clearer rules for those involved.

2026-00593 — Departure Notification Record; Correction

ICE made a small but important fix to a recent notice about the Departure Notification Record. They corrected the docket number so everyone can find and comment on the right document. This update doesn’t change any deadlines or costs but keeps things clear and on track for anyone involved.

2026-00118 — Departure Notification Record

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is bringing back the Departure Notification Record (DNR) form and wants to keep collecting this info. If you’re involved with immigration departures, this means you might need to fill out or respond to this form again. Comments on this process are open until March 9, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2025-23095 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Emergency Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip Reporting

ICE is updating its tip reporting form to make it easier and clearer for law enforcement officers to share suspicious or criminal activity info. These changes help ICE get all the details they need without confusing free-text boxes. The new form got emergency approval and will be in use until June 30, 2026, while the agency collects feedback—so if you have thoughts, speak up by February 17, 2026!

Previous: 2025-22793 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on January 13, 2026, to review grant applications about celiac disease research. These meetings are private to protect secret ideas and personal info. Scientists applying for grants and the public should note this important step in funding decisions, but no new costs or deadlines are announced.

Next: 2025-22795 — Center for Scientific Review; Cancellation of Meeting

The Center for Scientific Review has canceled its December 18, 2025 meeting about using digital tools to study Alzheimer's and related dementias. This change affects researchers and staff who planned to attend, but no costs or new dates were mentioned. Everyone can relax for now as the meeting won’t happen as scheduled.