Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
277057	Biometrics Processing	New
203839	Biographic Information Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0008	ICR Reference No: 202508-1615-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202502-1615-010
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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/10/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2027
Responses	15,000	7,500
Time Burden (Hours)	26,700	17,925
Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,500	187,500

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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:
1615-AC99	Proposed rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Biographic Information	G-325A	Biographic Information
Biometrics Processing

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	15,000	7,500	0	7,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	26,700	17,925	0	8,775	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	187,500	187,500	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: USCIS is reporting an increase in the estimated annual hour burden to respondents for this information as a result of this change. Respondents of this information collection will be required to submit biometrics. USCIS is accounting for the estimated average burden per response in this revision action for submission of biometrics. USCIS estimates the average burden per response for biometric processing is 1.17 hours. There is no change to the estimated annual cost burden to respondents for this information collection as a result of the proposed rulemaking.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $481,500

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

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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: 11/10/2025

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