[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 66762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26636]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8940]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental 
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(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 9, 2015.

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 8940'' 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: Supplemental Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Form.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Iraq and Afghan Foreign Nationals applying 
for Special Immigrant Visa Program.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,589 respondents.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 6,589 responses.
     Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 6,589 hours.
     Frequency: Once.
     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-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application) was 
previously used in conjunction with the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa 
Application, OMB #1405-0018) to fulfill the legal requirements for 
Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). However, the Department is requesting a 
reinstatement of the DS-157 in order for this form to be used by Iraqi 
and Afghan special immigrant visa applicants to obtain Chief of Mission 
Approval for the SIV Program. This form will only be used until the 
expiration of the SIV program.

Methodology:

    Applicants are required to complete the DS-157, along with other 
required documentation, and to submit their package to the appropriate 
SIV email address.

Additional Information:

    This form is only to be used in the SIV application process by 
Afghan and Iraqi foreign nationals who have been employed by or on 
behalf of the U.S. Government in Iraq or Afghanistan and meet the 
eligibility requirements for participation in the SIV program.

    Dated: October 16, 2014.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2014-26636 Filed 11-7-14; 8:45 am]
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