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60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-864E, Request for Exemption From Immigrant Visa Applicant's Affidavit of Support

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The State Department is updating the DS-864E form, which sponsors use to request exemptions from the affidavit of support requirement for immigrant visa applicants. The form collection is undergoing review and the public can submit feedback on the process. Public comments accepted until 2026-11-17.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedSeptember 18, 2026
Comment deadlineNovember 17, 2026

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

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