[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 28922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11858]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7887]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-1884, 
Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an 
Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad, OMB 1405-
0082

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: Petition to Classify 
Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an employee or former employee 
of the U.S. Government Abroad.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0082.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-1884.
     Respondents: Aliens petitioning for immigrant visas under 
INA 203(b)(4).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 300.
     Average Hours per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 50 hours.
     Frequency: Once per petition.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from May 16, 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 Federal regulations Web site at 
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-1884, 2401 E Street NW., 
Washington DC 20520-30106.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), 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:
    DS-1884 solicits information from petitioners for special immigrant 
classification under Section 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act. An alien is classifiable as a special immigrant under 
Section 203(b)(4) if they meet the statutory qualifications in INA 
Section 101(a)(27)(D). A petitioner may apply within one year of 
notification by the Department of State that the Secretary has approved 
a recommendation that special immigrant status be accorded to the 
alien. DS-1884 solicits information that will assist the consular 
officer in ensuring that the petitioner is statutorily qualified to 
receive such status, including meeting the years of service and 
exceptional service requirements.
    Methodology:
    This form can be obtained from posts abroad or through the 
Department's eForms intranet site. The application available through 
eForms allows the applicant to complete the application online and then 
print the application. Most applicants are current federal government 
employees abroad and have access to the intranet system. Once the form 
is printed, it is submitted to post.

    Dated: April 27, 2012.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2012-11858 Filed 5-15-12; 8:45 am]
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