[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 2, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31655-31656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14102]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 10791]
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
September 3, 2019.
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-2019-0018'' 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 (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 Taylor Beaumont, who may be reached over
telephone at (202) 485-8910 or email 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: Immigrant Visa Petitioners.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,400.
Estimated Number of Responses: 4,400.
Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 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
Under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA),
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8 U.S.C. 1101, an immigrant may be issued a returning resident special
immigrant visa if he or she remained out of the United States for more
than one year due to circumstances outside of his or her control. The
DS-0117 is used, in addition to a personal interview, to collect
information necessary to determine a returning resident's eligibility
for a special immigrant visa.
Methodology
Applicants will submit the DS-0117 electronically via email, or
print the form and submit it at the time of their interview at a U.S.
embassy or consulate.
Edward J. Ramatowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-14102 Filed 7-1-19; 8:45 am]
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