Notice2021-14825
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
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Published
July 13, 2021
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36862-36863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14825]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11455]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To
Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former
Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
September 13, 2021.
You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2021-0015'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
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<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#451517041a07303721202b062a2828202b31360536312431206b222a33"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdedeffce2ffc8cfd9d8d3fed2d0d0d8d3c9cefdcec9dcc9d893dad2cb">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Phone: Dylan Aikens at 202-485-7586.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify
Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former Employee of
the U.S. Government Abroad.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0082.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-1884.
<bullet> Respondents: Aliens petitioning for immigrant visas under
INA 203(b)(4) as a special immigrant described in INA section
101(a)(27)(D).
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 600.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 100 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per petition.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
DS-1884 solicits information from petitioners claiming employment-
based immigrant visa preference under section 203(b)(4) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act on the basis of qualification as a
special immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act. A petitioner may file the DS-1884 petition within
one year of notification by the Department of State that the Secretary
has approved a recommendation for special immigrant status. DS-1884
solicits information that will assist the consular officer in ensuring
that the petitioner is statutorily qualified to receive such status,
including meeting the years of service and exceptional service
requirements.
Methodology
The petitioner can obtain the form from consular posts abroad or
through the Department's website, <a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a>. The application
available on the Department's website allows an applicant to complete
the application electronically and then print the application and
submit it to post.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-14825 Filed 7-12-21; 8:45 am]
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