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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad, or the Surviving Spouse or Child of an Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
Fed. RegisterAct by August 28, 2026 (public comments)
Open for comments
Summary
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The Department of State is requesting public comments on the petition form and process for special immigrant status available to current and former U.S. government employees working abroad and their families. This is a routine paperwork approval process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The 30-day comment period allows stakeholders to suggest improvements to the application process. Public comments accepted until 2026-08-28.
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Document info
TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedJuly 29, 2026
Comment deadlineAugust 28, 2026
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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