[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 5402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1357]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5290]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-158, Contact 
Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant, OMB 
Control Number 1405-0144

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. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register proceeding submission to OMB. This process is 
conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    Title of Information Collection: Contact Information and Work 
History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.
    OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
    Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection.
    Originating Office: CA/VO.
    Form Number: DS-158.
    Respondents: Applicants for F, J and M nonimmigrant visas.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 700,000 per year.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 700,000 per year.
    Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
    Total Estimated Burden: 700,000 hours per year.
    Frequency: Once per respondent.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 1, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to 
the Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visas Services--DS-158 
Reauthorization, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-30106. 
Comments may also be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or faxed to 
(202) 663-3898. The subject line of either an e-mail or fax must be: 
DS-158 Reauthorization.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, should be sent to Andrea Lage of the Office of 
Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E St., NW., L-603, 
Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663-1221.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond.
    Abstract of proposed collection: This form collects contact 
information, current employment information, and previous work 
experience information from aliens applying for certain nonimmigrant 
visas to enter the United States.
    Methodology: Form DS-158 will be submitted in person or by mail or 
fax to U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. A version of the form 
without personal data is available online.

    Dated: December 15, 2005.
Stephen A. Edson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E6-1357 Filed 1-31-06; 8:45 am]
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