USCIS is inviting public comments through October 6, 2026, on its plan to extend the e-Request Tool information collection without changes under OMB Control Number 1615-0165.
The e-Request Tool lets immigration applicants, petitioners, and representatives notify USCIS about cases outside normal processing times, missing notices or documents, requests for appointment accommodations, or typographical errors. USCIS uses the submitted information to locate the case and take appropriate action.
This 30-day notice follows the earlier 60-day notice published on January 29, 2026. The tool remains available at uscis.gov/e-request. Estimated annual respondents total 569,519, with an average burden of 0.30 hours per response.
These updates form part of ongoing immigration news 2026 and visa updates that may affect how individuals interact with USCIS. The agency is collecting comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to review and clear the information collection.
Stakeholders concerned about policy changes or case inquiry processes can review the notice and submit comments during the open period. Using the e-Request Tool continues to offer a direct way to address specific case issues without requiring new forms or procedures at this time.