SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2026, 91 FR 36156, allowing a 60-day comment period. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

—Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

—Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and/or

—Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB #1123-1NEW. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Please submit a copy of public comments to Ayn B. Ducao, Senior Counsel, Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section, Criminal Division, 1301 New York Ave. NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20530, T-visa.System@usdoj.gov or (202) 616-2492.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: New collection.

2. Title of the Form/Collection: Requests for DOJ Certification Letters for T Visa Holders.

3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: 1123-1NEW.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

Affected Public: Primary: Individuals or households.

Abstract: Eligible non-citizen victims of human trafficking victims are entitled to petition the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for temporary non-immigrant “T visas” pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T). T visas allow qualifying human trafficking victims to legally remain in the U.S. for up to 4 years if they comply with reasonable law enforcement requests for assistance. 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T). Minors and those too traumatized to assist are exempt from assisting law enforcement. 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(i)(III).

Qualifying T visa holders can petition DHS to adjust to Lawful Permanent Resident status if they meet statutory requirements under 8 U.S.C. 1255(l). To apply for an adjustment of status, a T visa holder must have remained continuously present in the U.S. for at least 3 years, or until completion of the investigation or prosecution, whichever is shorter. § 1255(l); 8 CFR 245.23(a). To apply for early adjustment of status within 3 years of receiving the T visa, the T visa holder must establish that the “Attorney General has determined that the investigation or prosecution is complete.” 8 U.S.C. 1255(l)(A). To establish their eligibility for early adjustment with USCIS, applicants with less than 3 years of continuous physical presence as T visa holders “must submit a document signed by the Attorney General or their designee, attesting that the investigation or prosecution is complete.” 8 CFR 245.23(e)(2)(i)(B).

5. Obligation to Respond: To apply for early adjustment of status within 3 years of receiving the T visa, the T visa holder must establish that the “Attorney General has determined that the investigation or prosecution is complete.” 8 U.S.C. 1255(l)(A). To establish their eligibility for early adjustment with USCIS, applicants with less than 3 years of continuous physical presence as T visa holders “must submit a document signed by the Attorney General or their designee, attesting that the investigation or prosecution is complete.” 8 CFR 245.23(e)(2)(i)(B) (emphasis added).

6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DHS reported that between 2021 and 2025, DHS approved over 9,000 T visa applications. Some portion of these approved applicants have applied or will apply for DOJ Certification letters.

7. Estimated Time per Respondent: Will vary depending on the documentation available to the applicant but estimated time for applicant to compile application would be on average three hours.

8. Frequency: Constant.

9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Burden Hours: Assuming 2,000 applications from respondents annually with an average time per respondent of 3 hours, then the annual time burden is 6,000 hours (2,000 × 3 hours).

10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden:

If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530.

91 FR 53280