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OMB Control No:
1615-0167
ICR Reference No:
202605-1615-003
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202504-1615-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
I-140G
Title:
Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
05/29/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
Responses
1,592
1,000
Time Burden (Hours)
7,960
5,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
819,880
515,000
Abstract:
This form is used by an individual (self-petitioner) or corporation or similar entity (corporate petitioner) to request an employment-based immigrant visa under the Gold Card program established by Executive Order 14351, The Gold Card (Sep. 19, 2025). This data collection will be used to assess an alien’s eligibility for an available employment-based immigrant visa. The gift donation confers eligibility for either the first employment-based preference (EB-1) alien of extraordinary ability under section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigrant and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(1)(A); or, the second preference (EB-2) alien of exceptional ability under INA section 203(b)(2)(A), 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(2)(A) with a national interest waiver under INA section 203(b)(2)(B), 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(2)(B).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 1524
Name of Law: Investment and reinvestments of moneys; credit and disbursement of interest
US Code:
8 USC 1101
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Ac
US Code:
8 USC 1153(b)
Name of Law: Allocation of immigrant visas
US Code:
8 USC 1103(a)
Name of Law: Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General
US Code:
8 USC 1153(a)
Name of Law: Allocation of immigrant visas
US Code:
15 USC 1552
Name of Law: Acceptance of gifts and bequests for purposes of the Department; separate fund; disbursements
US Code:
8 USC 1151(d)
Name of Law: Worldwide level of immigration
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 11559
03/10/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 32074
05/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (corporate petitioners)
I-140G
Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program
Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program (self-petitioners)
I-140G
Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program
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
1,592
1,000
0
592
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
7,960
5,000
0
2,960
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
819,880
515,000
0
304,880
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
USCIS is reporting an increase in the estimated annual hour burden to respondents for this collection of information as a result of this revision action. This result stems from an increase in the estimated number of annual respondents for this information collection. This revision action includes additional edits made to Form I-140G to streamline the structure of the form in preparation for guided e-filing capability. USCIS is reporting an increase in the estimated annual cost burden to respondents for this collection of information as a result of this action. This result stems from an increase in the estimated number of annual respondents that will file Form I-140G.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$23,880,000
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 samantha.j.stout@uscis.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
05/29/2026
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