ICE Revives Old Departure Form: Time to Comment Again

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.

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!

2025-22748 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) Access

ICE is extending its approval to keep using the Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) system, which helps people and agencies handle immigration bonds faster and easier. This means no big changes or new costs, but they want your feedback by February 13, 2026, to make sure the system stays useful and user-friendly. If you’re involved with immigration bonds, this keeps things running smoothly and digitally for a while longer!

Previous: 2026-00116 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Position and Exercise Limits for IBIT Options and FLEX Trading

Nasdaq ISE wants to raise the limits on how many iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options traders can hold and exercise. The SEC is taking extra time to review this change, which could affect investors who trade these Bitcoin-related options. No money changes yet, but the decision deadline just got pushed back to give regulators more time to think it over.

Next: 2026-00122 — Denali Structured Return Strategy Fund, et al.

The Denali Structured Return Strategy Fund and two other investment companies want permission to offer different types of shares and charge fees based on assets or early withdrawals. This change could affect investors by giving them more options but possibly higher costs. If no one asks for a hearing by January 30, 2026, the SEC will approve these updates.