[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 76 (Friday, April 19, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 23623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09252]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8285]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Fianc[eacute](e) Visa Application

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. 
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 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES:  The Department will accept comments from the public up to June 
18, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice 8285'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: Chief, Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa 
Services DS-156K Reauthorization, 2401 E Street NW., Washington, DC 
20520.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E Street NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20522, who may be 
reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) 
Visa Application
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0096
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R
     Form Number: DS-156K
     Respondents: Foreign Nationals applying for a nonimmigrant 
visa to enter the United States as the fianc[eacute](e)
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 35,000
     Estimated Number of Responses: 35,000
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 35,000 hours
     Frequency: Once per respondent
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
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:
    Under INA Section 101(a)(15)(K) [8 U.S.C. 1101] Form DS-156K will 
be used by consular officers to determine the eligibility of a foreign 
national for a non-immigrant fianc[eacute](e) visa.
    Methodology:
    Form DS-156K is used by consular officers at post to determine the 
eligibility of an alien applicant for a non-immigrant fianc[eacute](e) 
visa.

    Dated: April 10, 2013.
Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2013-09252 Filed 4-18-13; 8:45 am]
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