[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 68976]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19259]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12510]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156E, 
Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor 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 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 September 27, 2024.

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 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 and Revision 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.
     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 
trader, treaty investor, or other treaty worker 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.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-19259 Filed 8-27-24; 8:45 am]
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