Notice2025-15864
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application
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Published
August 20, 2025
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 90, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 20, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40699-40700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15864]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12803]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver
Recommendation Application
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 September 19, 2025.
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: J-1 Visa Waiver
Recommendation Application.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa
Office.
<bullet> Form Number: DS-3035.
<bullet> Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the
two-year foreign residence requirement.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,150.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 14,150.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 14,150 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.
<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.
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Abstract of Proposed Collection
The J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application, DS-3035, is used to
record the information required by 22 CFR 41.63 for a waiver request
filed with the Secretary of State. The information requested on the
form is limited to that which is necessary to enable the Waiver Review
Division, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, of the Department
of State to act on the request. Applicants provide biographic data and
details regarding their periods of stay on J-1 visas in the United
States.
Methodology
Applicants will complete and submit the DS-3035 electronically at
the J Visa Waiver Online portal.
Stuart R. Wilson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2025-15864 Filed 8-19-25; 8:45 am]
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