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60-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

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The Department of State is revising the petition form for special immigrant classification of U.S. government employees abroad and their surviving family members. The agency is seeking public input on the updated information collection before finalizing it. Public comments accepted until 2026-07-06.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedMay 5, 2026
Comment deadlineJuly 6, 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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