[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 212 (Thursday, November 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66343-66344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23929]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11899]


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 announce the 
Department's plan to seek OMB approval of this collection for an 
additional three-year period, and to initiate a 60-day period for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
January 3, 2023.

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-2022-0042'' 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 Tonya Whigham who may be reached at 
[email protected] or at 202-485-7586.

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.
     Form Number: DS-117.
     Respondents: Lawful permanent residents or conditional 
residents who have remained outside the United States for longer than 
one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit.
     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), 8 U.S.C. 1101 and INA section 203(b)(4), noncitizens may be 
issued a special immigrant visa as a returning resident if they are an 
immigrant, previously lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is 
returning from a temporary visit abroad for more than one year due to 
circumstances outside of his or her control. The DS-0117 is used to 
collect information necessary to determine a returning resident's 
eligibility.

Methodology

    Individuals will submit the DS-117 electronically via email or 
print the

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form and submit to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad for review.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-23929 Filed 11-2-22; 8:45 am]
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