Notice2021-26327
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form
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Published
December 6, 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 231 (Monday, December 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 69115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26327]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11600]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic
Diversity Visa Entry Form
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
February 4, 2022.
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-2021-0035'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#035351425c41767167666d406c6e6e666d77704370776277662d646c75"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5e5e7f4eaf7c0c7d1d0dbf6dad8d8d0dbc1c6f5c6c1d4c1d09bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Phone: 202-485-7586.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. As
well as current contact information to allow us to respond.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa
Entry Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0153.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-5501.
<bullet> Respondents: Diversity Visa Entrants.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,589,023.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 14,589,023.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,294,511.5 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Annually.
<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
The Department of State utilizes the Electronic Diversity Visa
(``EDV'') Entry Form to elicit information necessary to establish the
eligibility of the applicant for the diversity immigrant visa program.
The two primary requirements of the program are: (1) The applicant is a
native of a low admission country and (2) has at least a high education
or its equivalent, or has two years of experience in a job that
requires two years of training or experience. Individuals complete the
electronic entry forms and then applications are randomly selected for
further participation in the program. The Department of State's
regulations pertaining to diversity immigrant visas are published in 22
CFR 42.33.
Methodology
The EDV Entry Form is available online at <a href="https://dvprogram.state.gov">https://dvprogram.state.gov</a> and can only be submitted electronically during the
annual registration period.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-26327 Filed 12-3-21; 8:45 am]
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