Notice2023-20882
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Certificate of Citizenship
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Published
September 26, 2023
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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Abstract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66036-66037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20882]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[OMB Control Number 1615-0057]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without
Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Certificate
of Citizenship
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently
approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is
published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort, and resources used by the
respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the
actual information collection instruments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until
October 26, 2023.
ADDRESSES: All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number
1615-0057 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID
USCIS-2006-0023. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
website at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> under e-Docket ID number USCIS-
2006-0023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Regulatory Coordination Division, Samantha Deshommes, Chief, telephone
number (240) 721-3000 (This is not a toll-free number. Comments are not
accepted via telephone message). Please note contact information
provided here is solely for questions regarding this notice. It is not
for individual case status inquiries. Applicants seeking information
about the status of their individual cases can check Case Status
Online, available at the USCIS website at <a href="https://www.uscis.gov">https://www.uscis.gov</a>, or
call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments
The information collection notice was previously published in the
Federal Register on July 13, 2023, at 88 FR 44812, allowing for a 60-
day public comment period. USCIS did receive one unrelated comment in
connection with the 60-day notice.
You may access the information collection instrument with
instructions or additional information by visiting the Federal
eRulemaking Portal site at: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and entering
USCIS-2006-0023 in the search box. The comments submitted to USCIS via
this method are visible to the Office of Management and Budget and
comply with the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.12(c). All submissions will
be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, and will include any personal information you
provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You
may wish to consider limiting the amount of personal information that
you provide in any voluntary submission you make to DHS. DHS may
withhold information provided in comments from public viewing that it
determines may impact the privacy of an individual or is offensive. For
additional information, please read the Privacy Act notice that is
available via the link in the footer of <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Certificate of
Citizenship.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
DHS sponsoring the collection: N-600; USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Form N-600 collects information from
applicants who are requesting a Certificate of Citizenship because they
acquired United States citizenship either by birth abroad to a U.S.
citizen parent(s), adoption by a U.S. citizen parent(s), or after
meeting eligibility requirements including the naturalization of a
foreign-born parent. Form N-600 can also be filed by a parent or legal
guardian on behalf of a minor child. The form standardizes requests for
the benefit and ensures that basic information required to assess
eligibility is provided by applicants. USCIS uses the information
collected on Form N-600 to determine if a Certificate of Citizenship
can be issued to the applicant. Citizenship acquisition laws have
changed over time and different laws apply to determine whether the
applicant automatically became a U.S. citizen depending on the dates of
relevant events, such as the child's date of birth. USCIS may request
that applicants who reside within the United States attend an
appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center to have a photograph
taken. USCIS may also require applicants to submit additional
biometrics under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(9).
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated
total number of respondents for the information collection N-600
(paper-filed) is 26,810 and the estimated hour burden per response is
1.5 hours; the estimated total number of respondents for the
information collection N-600 (online filing) is 28,190 and the
estimated hour burden per response is 0.75 hours; the estimated total
number of respondents for the information collection biometrics
submission is 36,500 and the estimated hour burden per response is 1.17
hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden associated
with this collection is 104,063 hours.
(7) An estimate of the total public burden (in cost) associated
with the collection: The estimated total annual cost burden associated
with this collection of information is $7,081,250.00.
Dated: September 20, 2023.
Jerry L. Rigdon,
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and
Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2023-20882 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
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