Notice2024-04112
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Applicants
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Published
February 28, 2024
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 89, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14731-14732]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04112]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12334]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157,
Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan Special
Immigrant Visa (SIV) Applicants
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 March 29, 2024.
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 information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: DS-157, Petition for
Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicant.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-157.
<bullet> Respondents: Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)
applicants.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 15,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 15,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 15,000 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Once per application.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
The Visa Office is soliciting public comments to permit the
Department to:
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<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 uses Form DS-157, Petition for Special
Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants, in the adjudication
of special immigrant visa applications under section 203(b)(4) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (``INA'') (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)), as
provided for under section 602(b)(1) of the AAPA. The information
requested on the form is limited to that which is necessary to
adjudicate the applicant's petition for classification.
Methodology
Form DS-157 is available in an electronic PDF format at
<a href="http://travel.state.gov">travel.state.gov</a> and must be submitted via email to the Department.
Julia M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-04112 Filed 2-27-24; 8:45 am]
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