Notice2022-23929
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To Determine Returning Resident Status
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Published
November 3, 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 announce the Department's plan to seek OMB approval of this collection for an additional three-year period, and to initiate a 60-day period for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 212 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66343-66344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23929]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11899]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To
Determine Returning Resident Status
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 announce the
Department's plan to seek OMB approval of this collection for an
additional three-year period, and to initiate a 60-day period for
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
January 3, 2023.
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-2022-0042'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#055557445a47707761606b466a6868606b71764576716471602b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ecbcbeadb3ae999e888982af8381818982989fac9f988d9889c28b839a">[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
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#f6a6a4b7a9b48384929398b5999b9b93988285b68582978293d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c49496859b86b1b6a0a1aa87aba9a9a1aab0b784b7b0a5b0a1eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a> or at 202-485-7586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Application to Determine
Returning Resident Status.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0091.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-117.
<bullet> Respondents: Lawful permanent residents or conditional
residents who have remained outside the United States for longer than
one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,400.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 4,400.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 Hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once.
<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
Under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 and INA section 203(b)(4), noncitizens may be
issued a special immigrant visa as a returning resident if they are an
immigrant, previously lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is
returning from a temporary visit abroad for more than one year due to
circumstances outside of his or her control. The DS-0117 is used to
collect information necessary to determine a returning resident's
eligibility.
Methodology
Individuals will submit the DS-117 electronically via email or
print the
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form and submit to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad for review.
Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23929 Filed 11-2-22; 8:45 am]
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