[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 195 (Friday, October 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 62494]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25745]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7636]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, 
Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Form, OMB Control Number 1405-0134

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 following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application. OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department 
of State (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants legally required 
to provide additional security and background information.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 150,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 150,000.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from October 7, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     E-mail: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in 
the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Stefanie Claus of 
the Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 E. Street, 
NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached at (202) 663-2910.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     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, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Any applicant legally required to provide additional security and 
background information who does not use the DS-160 will use the DS-157 
to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. While the DS-160 includes most 
questions listed on the DS-157, the DS-157 will be required for certain 
applicants in conjunction with the DS-156 in limited circumstances.

Methodology

    The DS-157 is completed by applicants online or, in exceptional 
circumstances, in hard copy at the time of the interview.

    Dated: August 30, 2011.
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-25745 Filed 10-6-11; 8:45 am]
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