[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23317-23318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9329]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7849]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3032 Choice 
of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants, 1405-0126

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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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 preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Choice of Address and 
Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0126.
     Type of Request: Extension.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-3032.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 330,000.

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     Estimated Number of Responses: 330,000.
     Average Hours per Response: 10 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 55,000.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefits.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from April 18, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and 
comment on this notice by going to the regulations.gov Web site at 
http://www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by: 
selecting ``Notice'' under Document Type, entering the Public Notice 
number as the ``Keyword or ID'', checking the ``Open for Comment'' box, 
and then click ``Search''. If necessary, use the ``Narrow by Agency'' 
option on the Results page.
     Mail (paper or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, Legislation and 
Regulations Division, Visa Services--DS-158, 2401 E Street NW., 
Washington DC 20520-0106.

You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and 
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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor of the Office of Visa Services, 
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E, Street NW. L-630, Washington, DC who 
may be reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of 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

    Form DS-3032 permits the principal applicant to choose an agent to 
receive mailings from NVC and assist in the paperwork or paying 
required fees. The applicant is not required to choose an agent and may 
have all mailings sent to an address abroad. The applicant's file will 
be held at NVC until the signed form is returned.

Methodology

    Form DS-3032 is mailed to the principal applicant once the petition 
has been approved by DHS and NVC has determined that the case is 
current and active for processing. The applicant submits the form to 
NVC via the mail only upon the request of NVC to do so.

    Dated: April 11, 2012.
Edward Ramotowski,
Managing Director, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-9329 Filed 4-17-12; 8:45 am]
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