[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 115 (Monday, June 15, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36255-36256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12825]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11139]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation 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 August 
14, 2020.

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-2020-0025'' 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 to Taylor 
Beaumont, who may be reached over telephone at (202) 485-8910 or email 
at  [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO/L/R).
     Form Number: DS-3035.
     Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the 
two-year foreign residence requirement.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,139.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,139.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,139 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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:
    The Department of State uses Form DS-3035 to assess the eligibility 
of a J-1 visa holder for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence 
requirement, and to issue a recommendation of whether the Department of 
Homeland Security should grant a waiver of that requirement.
    Methodology:
    Applicants will complete the DS-3035 online. An applicant's 
information will be downloaded into a barcode, and then a waiver case 
number and further instructions will be immediately issued. Next, 
applicants must print their online form with the barcode. Please note 
that the barcode must be printed in black and white only. After the DS-
3035 is completed and printed out, applicants

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must mail their waiver application and fee payment to: Department of 
State J-1 Waiver, P.O. Box 979037, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.

Edward J. Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2020-12825 Filed 6-12-20; 8:45 am]
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