[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 20544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08426]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12730]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver
Recommendation 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 July
14, 2025.
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-2025-0007'' in the Search field. Then
click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment form.
Email: [email protected].
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: 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.
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.
Form Number: DS-3035.
Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the two-year
foreign residence requirement.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,150.
Estimated Number of Responses: 14,150.
Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 14,150 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
The J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application, DS-3035, is used to
record the information required by 22 CFR 41.63 for a waiver request
filed with the Secretary of State. The information requested on the
form is limited to that which is necessary to enable the Waiver Review
Division, Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, of the Department
of State to act on the request. Applicants provide biographic data and
details regarding their periods of stay on J-1 visas in the United
States.
Methodology
Applicants will complete and submit the DS-3035 electronically at
the J Visa Waiver Online portal.
Stuart R. Wilson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2025-08426 Filed 5-13-25; 8:45 am]
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