[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 77771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30692]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8568]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
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 
February 24, 2014.

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 8568'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
    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, who may be reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application
 OMB Control Number: 1405-0018
 Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection
 Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R
 Form Number: DS-156
 Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
 Estimated Number of Respondents: 111,000
 Estimated Number of Responses: 111,000
 Average Time Per Response: 1 hour
 Total Estimated Burden Time: 111,000
 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

    Form DS-156 is required by regulation of all nonimmigrant visa 
applicants who do not use the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa 
(Form DS-160). Posts will use the DS-156 to elicit information 
necessary to determine an applicant's visa eligibility.

Methodology

    The DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application is available online at 
https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp. The applicant must fill out the 
form online and print out the 2-D Barcode. This form will only be used 
if applicants cannot access the DS-160, Electronic Application for 
Nonimmigrant Visa.

    Dated: December 13, 2013.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2013-30692 Filed 12-23-13; 8:45 am]
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