[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 105 (Monday, June 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 31385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-12699]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8750]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application

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 July 2, 2014.

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, who may be reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0018.
     Type of Request: Revision of Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-156.
     Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
     Average Time per Response: 75. minutes
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,250 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: 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: May 21, 2014.
Don Heflin,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2014-12699 Filed 5-30-14; 8:45 am]
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