Notice2021-19438
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
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Published
September 9, 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 172 (Thursday, September 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50587-50588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19438]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11527]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for
Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
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
November 8, 2021.
ADDRESSES: 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-2021-0030'' in the Search
field. Then click the
[[Page 50588]]
``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment form.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dylan Aikens at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c6c6e7d637e494e5859527f5351515952484f7c4f485d4859125b534a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dc8c8e9d839ea9aeb8b9b29fb3b1b1b9b2a8af9cafa8bda8b9f2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a> or over telephone at (202) 485-7586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant
Visa and Alien Registration.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0185.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-260, DS-230.
<bullet> Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 730,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 730,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 155 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,885,833.33 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per respondent's application.
<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 of 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
The Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien
Registration (DS-260) is used to collect biographical information from
individuals seeking an immigrant visa. This information collection is
the Department's main immigrant visa application form and is used by
most immigrant visa applicants.
The Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-230)
is primarily used to collect biographical information from individuals
seeking for Cuban Family Reunification Parole. While this discretionary
parole authority is exercised by the Department of Homeland Security,
an applicant must demonstrate that he or she is eligible for an
immigrant visa.
In rare circumstances, an applicant for an immigrant visa may
complete the DS-230 in lieu of the online version of the application,
the DS-260. Consular officers use the information collected by both
versions of the form to elicit information necessary to determine an
applicant's immigrant visa eligibility.
Methodology
The DS-260 is submitted electronically over an encrypted connection
to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to
print a confirmation page containing a bar coded record locator, which
will be scanned at the time of processing.
Applicants using the DS-230 will complete the form and submit it
directly to a consular post. A consular officer will review the
submitted application to determine whether the applicant is eligible
for an immigrant visa. To submit the DS-230 in lieu of a DS-260 the
applicant must first receive permission from the consular officer.
Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2021-19438 Filed 9-8-21; 8:45 am]
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