ICE Asks for Public Ideas on FOIA Request Form I-902 Proposal
The government wants your thoughts on a form people use to ask for information from ICE.
Affects: All immigrants · Source: Federal Register · Action may be needed
What happened
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a proposal.
They want to collect information about a form called I-902.
This form is used by people to ask ICE for records they have.
ICE is asking the public for their thoughts on this proposed form.
The bigger picture
Government agencies like ICE collect a lot of information. Sometimes, people want to see these records. They use a special law called the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to ask for them.
ICE says they are doing this to follow a law called the Paperwork Reduction Act. This law makes sure that government forms are useful and don't ask for too much unnecessary information. They want to make sure this form works well.
What this means for you
All immigrants
If you ever need to ask ICE for your records or other information, this form is how you do it. Your comments can help make sure the form is clear and easy to use for everyone.
Employers
If your business ever needs to get records from ICE, this form is important for you too. Giving feedback can help improve the process for everyone who uses it.
Green card applicants
No direct change for you right now. This is about a form to ask for information, not about applying for a green card itself.
Asylum seekers
No direct change for you right now. This is about a form to ask for information, not about applying for asylum itself.
What you should do
- If you have ideas about how Form I-902 could be better, you can submit your comments to ICE. The deadline to share your thoughts is December 28, 2026.
Key dates
- 2026-12-28: Deadline to submit comments on Form I-902
Words explained
- ICE
- This stands for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It is a government agency that handles immigration laws.
- FOIA
- This means Freedom of Information Act. It is a law that lets people ask the government for records and information.
- Form I-902
- This is the specific form people use to ask ICE for information under the FOIA law.
- Comment Period
- This is a time when the public can share their thoughts and ideas about a proposed government change before it becomes final.
- Federal Register
- This is where the U.S. government officially publishes new rules, notices, and changes so everyone can see them.
Common questions
What is Form I-902 used for?
Form I-902 is used to ask the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for records or information they have. It helps people get access to government documents under a law called FOIA.
Is this a new rule or just a proposal?
This is a proposal. ICE is asking for public comments and ideas on the form. It is not a final change yet, but it could become one after they review feedback.
How can I share my thoughts about this form?
You can submit your comments to the government. The announcement says you can do this through the Federal Register website or Regulations.gov. This lets you tell ICE what you think about the form.
Will this make it harder to get information from ICE?
The announcement does not say if it will be harder or easier. This is a chance for the public to give feedback to help shape the form. Your comments can help make sure it is fair and clear.
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This is a plain-English explanation, not legal advice. Confirm with the official source or a licensed immigration attorney.