Notice2024-09098
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application
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Published
April 29, 2024
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 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33438-33439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09098]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12369]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E,
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 June
28, 2024.
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-2024-0012'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b0b091a04192e293f3e35183436363e352f281b282f3a2f3e753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4e4e6f5ebf6c1c6d0d1daf7dbd9d9d1dac0c7f4c7c0d5c0d19ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Jami Thompson,
Senior Regulatory Coordinator, Visa Services, Department of State, 600
19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.
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 Anabel Moreno-Mendez, Visa Services,
Department of State, 600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006, who may be
reached at 202-485-7611 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#114143504e53646375747f527e7c7c747f65625162657065743f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87d7d5c6d8c5f2f5e3e2e9c4e8eaeae2e9f3f4c7f4f3e6f3e2a9e0e8f1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: DS-156E, 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: Nonimmigrant Treaty Traders/Investors
applying for E-visas.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 43,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 43,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 4 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 172,000 hours.
<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.
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<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)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)), noncitizens of certain countries may
qualify for a nonimmigrant visa to carry out activities as a treaty
traders, treaty investors, or other treaty workers in specialty
occupation. Such individuals must be nationals of countries with a
qualifying Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation or its
equivalent with the United States, or that is accorded such privileges
by specific legislation. The Department uses the DS-156E to elicit
information necessary to determine a foreign national's qualification
for a nonimmigrant visa under these provisions. Only certain applicants
seeking E nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to the United
States will complete Form DS-156E.
Methodology
After completing Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application,
applicants can access the DS- 156E online, print a copy of the form,
and then submit it in person, via email, or via mail, depending on the
procedures at the relevant consulate or embassy.
Signer's Name (usually Bureau DAS or Executive Director)
Julie M Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-09098 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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