Biographic Information (Registration)

OMB Control No: 1615-0166	ICR Reference No: 202508-1615-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-1615-014
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: G-325R
Title: Biographic Information (Registration)
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: 03/13/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/22/2025
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	2,179,600	0	2,800,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,412,132	0	2,576,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The registration and fingerprinting requirements currently appear in sections 1301-1306 of Title 8 of the United States Code. With limited exceptions, aliens above the age of 14 who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for registration and be fingerprinted before the expiration of the 30 days, unless previously registered and fingerprinted under other provisions of immigration law. 8 U.S.C. 1302. Similarly, parents and guardians must ensure that their children below the age of 14 are registered. 8 U.S.C. 1302(b). Within 30 days of reaching his or her 14th birthday, the alien child must “apply in person for registration and to be fingerprinted.” 8 U.S.C. 1302(b). Implementing regulations can be found at 8 C.F.R. part 264. USCIS uses the electronic version of Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration), for the purpose of registration of unregistered aliens present in the United States in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1302.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1301 Name of Law: Alien seeking entry    US Code: 8 USC 1302 Name of Law: Registration of aliens    US Code: 8 USC 1303 Name of Law: Registration of special groups    US Code: 8 USC 1103(a)(3) Name of Law: Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General    US Code: 8 USC 1103(a)(1) Name of Law: Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General    US Code: 8 USC 1304 Name of Law: Forms for registration and fingerprinting    US Code: 8 USC 1306 Name of Law: Penalties    EO: EO 14159 Name/Subject of EO: Protecting the American People Against Invasion (Jan. 20, 2025)

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:
	90 FR 11793	03/12/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 38655	08/11/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Biographic Information (Registration) G-325R Biographic Information (Registration) Biometric Services

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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	2,179,600	2,800,000	0	0	-620,400	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,412,132	2,576,000	0	1,836,132	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 the Form G-325R information collection as a result of this action. This result stems from an increase in the average burden per response for Form G-325R from 0.67 hours to 2.5 hours due to additional requirements and review of the overall process as per public comments received from the 60-day Federal Register Notice. USCIS is reporting a decrease in the estimated annual hour burden to respondents for Biometric Services as a result of a decrease in the estimated number of respondents required to provide fingerprints at the time of original registration. USCIS has provided a synopsis of the edits associated with the changes to the information collection in the online filing instrument Copy Deck Table of Changes for Form G-325R. USCIS is reporting no change to the estimated annual cost burden to respondents for this collection of information as a result of this action.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $29,960,000

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: 08/22/2025

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