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Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Application for T Nonimmigrant Status

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice inviting the general public and other federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. This collection of information pertains to the Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, which is a form used by individuals seeking protection under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The proposal seeks to extend the collection of information for an additional period, and comments are being solicited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collection, as well as to minimize the burden on respondents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed extension of the information collection is for a currently approved collection without any changes.
  • The Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-914) has an estimated 1,310 annual respondents, with an average response time of 2.63 hours.
  • The estimated total annual hour burden associated with the collection is 9,259 hours, with a cost burden of $2,532,300.
  • Comments are being solicited from the public and affected agencies on four key points: necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden minimization of the proposed collection of information.
  • The comment period is open for 60 days, until November 7, 2025, and can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal website.

Statistics:

  • Estimated total number of annual respondents for the information collection I-914: 1,310
  • Estimated hour burden per response for I-914: 2.63 hours
  • Estimated total annual hour burden associated with the collection: 9,259 hours
  • Estimated total annual cost burden associated with the collection: $2,532,300

Sources:

  • [1] 60-Day Notice, Federal Register,United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, [September 4, 2025], [FR Doc. 2025-17217 Filed 9-5-25; 8:45 am]
  • [2] OMB Control Number: 1615-0099
  • [3] USCIS-2006-0059, Federal eRulemaking Portal website
  • [4] USCIS Contact Center, 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833)

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