[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 232 (Monday, December 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 71668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29112]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8100]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Choice of 
Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants

AGENCY: Department of State.

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 directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to January 2, 2013.

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:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the 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: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E. Street NW., L-630, Washington, DC who may be reached 
on 202-663-3721.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Choice of Address and 
Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0126.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-3032.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 330,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 330,000.
     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 55,000.
     Frequency: Once per Respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain Benefit.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     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 
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.
    Abstract of proposed collection:
    Form DS-3032 permits the principal applicant filing an immigrant 
visa application to choose an agent living in the United States who 
will be authorized to receive mailings relating to that application 
from the National Visa Center (NVC), assist in the paperwork, and pay 
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. In accordance with 
Section 222(f) of the INA, information obtained from applicants in the 
immigrant visa process is considered confidential and is to be used 
only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of 
the immigrant, nationality, and other laws of the United States.
    Methodology:
    Form DS-3032 is mailed to the principal applicant once the 
underlying immigrant visa petition has been approved by the Department 
of Homeland Security (DHS) and NVC has determined that the case is 
current and active for processing. The applicant then submits the form 
to NVC via mail and waits for further instructions.

    Dated: November 13, 2012.
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2012-29112 Filed 11-30-12; 8:45 am]
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