[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33438-33439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09098]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12369]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E, 
Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor 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 June 
28, 2024.

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-2024-0012'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Jami Thompson, 
Senior Regulatory Coordinator, Visa Services, Department of State, 600 
19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.
    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 Anabel Moreno-Mendez, Visa Services, 
Department of State, 600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006, who may be 
reached at 202-485-7611 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: DS-156E, Nonimmigrant 
Treaty Trader/Investor Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0101.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-156E.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant Treaty Traders/Investors 
applying for E-visas.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 43,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 43,000.
     Average Time per Response: 4 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 172,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once Per Application.
     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.

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     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)(15)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(INA) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(E)), noncitizens of certain countries may 
qualify for a nonimmigrant visa to carry out activities as a treaty 
traders, treaty investors, or other treaty workers in specialty 
occupation. Such individuals must be nationals of countries with a 
qualifying Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation or its 
equivalent with the United States, or that is accorded such privileges 
by specific legislation. The Department uses the DS-156E to elicit 
information necessary to determine a foreign national's qualification 
for a nonimmigrant visa under these provisions. Only certain applicants 
seeking E nonimmigrant treaty trader/investor visas to the United 
States will complete Form DS-156E.

Methodology

    After completing Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, 
applicants can access the DS- 156E online, print a copy of the form, 
and then submit it in person, via email, or via mail, depending on the 
procedures at the relevant consulate or embassy.

Signer's Name (usually Bureau DAS or Executive Director)

Julie M Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-09098 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
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