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Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification

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Fed. RegisterJanuary 29, 2026

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USCIS is requesting public comments on reinstatement of its H-2A petition form collection, which handles temporary agricultural worker visa applications. The form is being reactivated with changes after a previous approval lapsed. Employers and workers in agricultural sectors should review any form modifications that may affect application procedures. Public comments accepted until 2026-03-30.

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SourceFed. Register

PublishedJanuary 29, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respo

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