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comment period. The USCIS did not
receive any comments on this
information collection during that
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until March 30,
2005. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the collection of information
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the 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
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 a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Biographic Information.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form G–325.
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 check
other agency records on applications or
petitions submitted for benefits under
the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Additionally, this form is required for
applicants for adjustment to permanent
resident status and specific applicants
for naturalization.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 1,144,994 responses at 15
minutes (.025 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
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collection: 286,249 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; 202–372–8377.
Dated: February 8, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05–3858 Filed 2–25–05; 8:45 am]
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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
30-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 was
previously published in the Federal
Register on January 6, 2005 at 70 FR
1260, allowed for a 60-day public
comment period. The USCIS did not
receive any public comments on this
information collection during that
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow
an additional 30 days for public
comments. Comments are encouraged
and will be accepted until March 30,
2005. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
concerning the collection of information
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the 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
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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 a Currently Approved
Information Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Immigrant Petition by Alien
Entrepreneur.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form I–526.
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 by
qualified immigrants seeking to enter
the United States under section
203(b)(5) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act for the purpose of
engaging in a commercial enterprise,
must petition the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 1,368 responses at 1 hour and
15 minutes (1.25 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 1,710 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: February 9, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director , Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05–3860 Filed 2–25–05; 8:45 am]
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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
ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Immigrant
Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, Form I-526.
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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 January 6, 2005 at 70 FR 1260, allowed for a 60-day
public comment period. The USCIS did not receive any public comments on
this information collection during that period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until
March 30, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
1320.10.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the collection of information should address one or
more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the 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 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 a Currently
Approved Information Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition by Alien
Entrepreneur.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-526.
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 by qualified immigrants seeking to enter the United States
under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for the
purpose of engaging in a commercial enterprise, must petition the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,368 responses
at 1 hour and 15 minutes (1.25 hours) per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 1,710 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: February 9, 2005.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director , Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 05-3860 Filed 2-25-05; 8:45 am]
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