[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45010-45011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18471]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9201]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Contact 
Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

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 
September 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering Docket Number: DOS-2015-0032 in the Search field. 
Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment form.
     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.

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 George Weber, who may be reached on 202-485-
7637 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Contact Information and 
Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-158.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000.
     Frequency: One time per visa application.
     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,

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including your personal information, will be available for public 
review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This form collects contact information, current employment 
information, and previous work experience information from aliens 
applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The 
information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain 
visa classifications.

Methodology

    Applicants may fill out the DS-158 online or print the page and 
fill it out by hand and submit it in person at the time of interview.

    Dated: July 9, 2015.
Ed Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2015-18471 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
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