[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63326-63327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22145]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11223]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation 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 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

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from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments up to November 6, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice may be 
submitted to Megan Herndon, who may be reached over telephone at (202) 
485-7586 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: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-3035.
     Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the 
two-year foreign residence requirement.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,145.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,145.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,145 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 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. 2020-22145 Filed 10-6-20; 8:45 am]
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