Department of Justice Seeks Public Comments on Non-Attorney Representative Accreditation Form
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice, is asking for public comments on a form used to request accreditation or renewal of accreditation for non-attorney representatives. This request is published in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Issue 136, on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Background and Purpose
The EOIR will send the information collection request for Form EOIR-31A to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection is needed for non-profit organizations seeking accreditation for their representatives who are not attorneys. These representatives can help people in immigration cases before EOIR and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
How to Comment
Public comments are welcome for 30 days, until August 18, 2025. Comments can include:
- Whether the form is necessary for EOIR’s work and if it is useful.
- If the agency’s estimate of how much time the form takes is correct.
- Ways to make the form better or clearer.
- Suggestions to lessen the burden for people who fill out the form, including using electronic submissions.
Written comments and recommendations should be submitted at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by searching for OMB Control Number 1125-0013 or the form’s title.
Details of the Collection
- Type: Extension of a previously approved collection.
- Title: Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative.
- Form Number: EOIR-31A.
- Who Responds: Non-profit organizations that want their representatives accredited or reaccredited by the EOIR’s Assistant Director for Policy.
Why the Form Is Important
Organizations use this form to ask for accreditation for their representatives to appear in immigration court or before DHS. The form helps EOIR decide if representatives meet the legal requirements under 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1229a, 1362, and 8 CFR 1292.11-19. The latest changes to the form include an updated Privacy Act notice, expiration date, a new address for submissions, and a new electronic submission option.
Is Responding Required?
The form is voluntary. However, not providing the information may stop EOIR from considering an accreditation request.
Estimated Numbers and Time
- Initial Accreditation: 747 respondents per year, each taking about 3 hours to complete.
- Renewal: 314 respondents per year, each taking about 7 hours to complete.
- Total Annual Respondents: 1,061.
- Total Annual Time Burden: 4,439 hours.
- Estimated Other Annual Costs: $0.
Contact for More Information
If you want more information about this collection, you can contact:
Justine Fuga,
Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Executive Office for Immigration Review
5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2600
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: (703) 305-0265
For further details, you may also contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530.
Document Details
DARWIN ARCEO
Department Clearance Officer for PRA
U.S. Department of Justice
Dated: July 16, 2025
Federal Register Document Number: 2025-13519
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