[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36011-36012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14197]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8356]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To 
Determine Returning Resident Status

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 August 
13, 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 8356'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: Chief, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa 
Services--DS-0117, 2401 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
    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

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be reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application to Determine 
Returning Resident Status.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0091.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-0117.
     Respondents: Aliens applying for special immigrant 
classification as a returning resident.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,005 applicants per 
year.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,005 applicants per year.
     Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 502.5 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)(27)(A)[8 U.S.C. 1101], Form DS-0117 is 
used by consular officers to determine the eligibility of an alien 
applicant for special immigrant status as a returning resident.
    Methodology:
    The DS-0117 is available online. Applicants will fill out the 
application online, print the form, and submit the DS-0117 during their 
interview at a Consular Post.

     Dated: June 4, 2013.
Edward Ramotoskwi,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2013-14197 Filed 6-13-13; 8:45 am]
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