USCIS Revises Deferred Action Biographic Form for Public Comment
Published Date: 1/14/2026
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Summary
USCIS is updating the form that collects basic info from people asking for Deferred Action, a special immigration status. They’re asking the public to comment on these changes by February 13, 2026. This update won’t cost extra money but helps keep the process smooth and clear for applicants.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Deferred Action Applicants Must Complete G-325A
If you are an individual or household requesting deferred action for certain military service members and their family members, or for non-military deferred action (other than DACA, VAWA, A-3, G-5, and T and U nonimmigrant visas), you will be asked to provide biographic information on USCIS Form G-325A. USCIS estimates 7,500 annual respondents, an average burden of 2.31 hours per response, a total annual burden of 17,325 hours, and a total annual cost burden of $187,500.
Certain Deferred Action Categories Are Excluded
Form G-325A does not apply to deferred action based on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), A-3 or G-5 nonimmigrant categories, or T and U nonimmigrant visas. If you are applying under one of those categories, you are not part of this information collection.
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