USCIS Proposes Asylum Applicant Employment Authorization Reform

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules to reform employment authorization for asylum applicants. Key changes include extending the waiting period for employment authorization to 365 days and pausing EAD applications when asylum processing times exceed 180 days.

Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen, effective May 4, 2026. This decision means that Yemeni nationals granted TPS will no longer have this status after that date, as the Secretary determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions for designation.

USCIS Gold Card Program Revision Notice Comment Period

USCIS is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to an existing information collection for the Immigrant Petition Gold Card Program. The 60-day comment period closes on May 11, 2026, and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.

DoD Information Collection Proposal for Children with Severe Disabilities

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection, SD Form 816, to authorize funds for local educational agencies (LEAs) that educate military dependent students with severe disabilities. Public comments are requested on this proposal.

DoD Information Collection Proposal and Public Comment

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection, the Military Experiences, Risk and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey. The agency is seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of this proposed collection.

DoD Information Collection Proposal and Public Comment

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The OUSD(P&R) is seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of the proposed collection, which relates to DEERS enrollment and ID card issuance.

DOD FAR Part 27 Requirements Information Collection Extension

The Department of Defense has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension for an existing information collection requirement related to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27. This notice provides details on the specific clauses and reporting requirements involved.

DoD Information Collection Notice for OMB Review

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal for collection of information regarding FOCI Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance. The public has until March 27, 2026, to submit comments.

DoD Information Collection Notice Comment Period

The Department of Defense has submitted a 30-day information collection notice for the Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93) to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance. The comment period for this extension request ends on March 27, 2026.

DoD Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense has submitted a revision to an information collection (DLA Form 2507) for OMB review. This collection is used to validate hazardous waste disposal facilities for US Government contracts. Comments are due by March 27, 2026.