Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
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- Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Comment period
- Jun 4, 2026 – Jul 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-11359
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| Organization | Form creates new eligibility standards | N-648 application process barriers |
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- Jul 3, 2026Comment Submitted by Laura BurdickOpposeIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter, a former policy advocate and trainer for legal service providers, opposes the proposed changes to Form N-648. They argue that the new form is excessively long, repetitive, and imposes requirements that exceed current laws, creating significant barriers for people with disabilities seeking U.S. citizenship.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Comment Submitted by Immigrant Legal Resource CenterOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) opposes the proposed revisions to Form N-648, arguing that the changes create unauthorized eligibility standards, violate the Administrative Procedures Act and Paperwork Reduction Act, and impose an undue burden on applicants and physicians. They specifically object to requirements for "regularly treating" physicians, "curing" disabilities, and in-person examinations, while supporting the removal of the oath waiver question.
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