Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)

OMB Control No: 1615-0008	ICR Reference No: 202409-1615-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202309-1615-007
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: G-325A
Title: Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/24/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/22/2024
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2025
Responses	7,500	0	1,550
Time Burden (Hours)	17,925	0	3,270
Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,500	0	19,375

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Abstract: The information to be collected will be used by USCIS to determine eligibility of discretionary deferred action for either military deferred action or non-military deferred action (other than deferred action based on DACA, Violence Against Women Act, A-3, G-5, and T and V nonimmigrant visas). For military deferred action, spouses, parents, sons, and daughters of individuals serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, serving in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or who previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (who were not dishonorably discharged), whether they are living or deceased, and enlistees in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) will submit Form G-325A as part of their request. For non-military deferred action requests, individuals who are noncitizens who are unlawfully present in the United States who seek to remain in the United Stated will submit Form G-325A as part of their request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1103 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act    US Code: 8 USC 1324a Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act    US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: Social Security Act    US Code: 8 USC 1158 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act    US Code: 8 USC 1225 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act    US Code: 8 USC 1228 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 30388	04/23/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 73701	09/11/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Biographic Information G-325A Biographic Information G-325A Online Filing

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,500	1,550	0	-775	6,725	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,925	3,270	0	14,655	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,500	19,375	0	0	168,125	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: USCIS is reporting an increase in the estimated annual hour burden to respondents for this collection of information as a result of an increase in the estimated average burden per response for the paper filed form from 2.15 hours to 2.39 hours. This increase also stems from an increase in the estimated number of respondents based on updated agency forecasts. The electronic filing capability will be removed due to changes made within this revision that require additional time for preparation of electronic filing. USCIS will submit a separate request for electronic filing capability for Form G-325A. USCIS is reporting an increase in the estimated annual cost burden to respondents for this collection of information as a result of an increase in the estimated number of respondents based on updated agency forecasts.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $125,005

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Samantha Stout 704 762-0352 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 10/22/2024

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