U.S. Department of State Requests Emergency Review for Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form

Summary

The Department of State has submitted a 60-day notice to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of the Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form, DS-234, which is used for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants. The proposed form is expected to be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget by February 29, 2012, with a potential 180-day emergency approval period.