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validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of this information
collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Stay of Deportation or
Removal.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component sponsoring
the collection: Form I–246. U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
Households. The U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services uses this form to
determine the eligibility of an applicant
for stay of deportation or removal.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 10,000 responses at 30 minutes
(.50 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 5,000 annual burden hours.
If you have comments, suggestions, or
need a copy of the information
collection instrument, please contact
Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory
Management Division, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20529; 202–272–8377.
Dated: December 30, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Extension of a Currently
Approved Collection; Comment
Request
30-day notice of information
collection under review: Immigrant
petition for alien workers, Form I–140.
ACTION:
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection was
previously published in the Federal
Register on August 30, 2004 at 69 FR
52907, allowed a 60-day public
comment period. The USCIS did not
receive any comments on this
information collection.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until February 7,
2005. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the proposed collection of
information should address one or more
of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of this information
collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of currently approved
collection.
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(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component sponsoring
the collection: Form I–140. U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
Households. This form is used to
classify a person under section
203(b)(1), 203(b)(2), or 203(b)(3) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act. The
information collected on this form will
be used by the USCIS to determine
eligibility for immigration benefits.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 96,000 responses at 60 minutes
(1 hour) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 96,000 annual burden hours.
If you have comments, suggestions, or
need a copy of the information
collection instrument, please contact
Richard A. Sloan, Director, Regulatory
Management Division, U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services, Department
of Homeland Security, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20529.
Dated: December 30, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Extension of a Currently
Approved Information Collection;
Comment Request
60-day notice of information
collection under review: Immigrant
petition by alien entrepreneur, Form I–
526.
ACTION:
The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has
submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection is
published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. Comments
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a
Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request
ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Immigrant
petition for alien workers, Form I-140.
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The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. The information collection was previously published in the
Federal Register on August 30, 2004 at 69 FR 52907, allowed a 60-day
public comment period. The USCIS did not receive any comments on this
information collection.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until
February 7, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should
address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition for Alien
Workers.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component
sponsoring the collection: Form I-140. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. This form
is used to classify a person under section 203(b)(1), 203(b)(2), or
203(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The information
collected on this form will be used by the USCIS to determine
eligibility for immigration benefits.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 96,000
responses at 60 minutes (1 hour) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 96,000 annual burden hours.
If you have comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
information collection instrument, please contact Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 111
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20529.
Dated: December 30, 2004.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
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