[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 9312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03000]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11990]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To 
Determine Returning Resident Status

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 has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments up to March 15, 2023.

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, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Andrea Lage, Acting Senior Regulatory 
Coordinator, who may be reached on (202) 485-7586 or 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.
     Form Number: DS-117.
     Respondents: Lawful permanent residents or conditional 
residents who have remained outside the United States for more than one 
year, or who cannot return to the United States within the validity 
period of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, or 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 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(a)(27)(A), and INA section 203(b)(4), 8 U.S.C. 
1153(b)(4), a noncitizen may be issued a special immigrant visa as a 
returning resident if they are an immigrant, previously lawfully 
admitted for permanent residence, returning from a temporary visit 
abroad for more than one year due to circumstances outside of their 
control, or who cannot return to the United States within the validity 
period of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, or Reentry Permit 
or re-entry permit. 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 form and submit in person to the U.S. embassy or consulate 
abroad for review.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2023-03000 Filed 2-10-23; 8:45 am]
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