Notice2022-14772
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application
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Published
July 12, 2022
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 87, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41375-41376]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14772]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 11760]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant
Treaty Trader/Investor Application
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 12, 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-2022-0014'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a9f9fbe8f6ebdcdbcdccc7eac6c4c4ccc7dddae9daddc8ddcc87cec6df"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7f7f5e6f8e5d2d5c3c2c9e4c8cacac2c9d3d4e7d4d3c6d3c289c0c8d1">[email protected]</span></a>.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
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information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Tonya Whigham who may be reached at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d9898b98869bacabbdbcb79ab6b4b4bcb7adaa99aaadb8adbcf7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f6f6d7e607d4a4d5b5a517c5052525a514b4c7f4c4b5e4b5a11585049">[email protected]</span></a> or at 202-485-7586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Treaty
Trader/Investor Application.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0101.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-156E.
<bullet> Respondents: Applicants for E nonimmigrant treaty trader/
investor visas.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 50,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 50,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 4 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 200,000.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per 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 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
Section 101(a)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E), provides for the nonimmigrant classification
of a national of a country with which the United States maintains an
appropriate treaty of commerce and navigation who is coming to the
United States to: (i) carry on substantial trade, including trade in
services or technology, principally between the United States and the
treaty country; or (ii) develop and direct the operations of an
enterprise in which the national has invested, or is actively in the
process of investing a substantial amount of capital. The Department
requires all E-1 treaty trader visa applicants and E-2 treaty investor
applicants, if the applicant is an Executive, Manager, or Essential
Employee, to submit Form DS-156E, which collects information necessary
to determine an applicant's qualifications and eligibility for such a
visa.
Methodology
After completing Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application,
applicants will complete the DS-156E online, print the form, and submit
it in person or via mail.
Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-14772 Filed 7-11-22; 8:45 am]
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