Notice2021-24811
30-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
November 15, 2021
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 217 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 63085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24811]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11585]
30-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 and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval. 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
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to December 15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Andrea Lage, Acting Regulatory Coordinator,
Visa Services, who may be reached on <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fdadafbca2bf888f999893be9290909893898ebd8e899c8998d39a928b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dd8d8f9c829fa8afb9b8b39eb2b0b0b8b3a9ae9daea9bca9b8f3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a> or
(202) 485-7586.
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. 2021-24811 Filed 11-12-21; 8:45 am]
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