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If additional information is required
contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management
Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue,
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272–8377.
Dated: February 22, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
30-day notice of information
collection under review: Affidavit of
Support under Section 213A of the Act,
Contract Between Sponsor and
Household Member, EZ Affidavit of
Support under Sec. 213 of the Act, and
Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of
Support Exemption; Forms I–864, I–
864A, I–864EZ and I–864W.
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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 December 14, 2005, at 70 FR
74029. The notice allowed for a 60-day
comment period. No comments were
received 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 March 30,
2006. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this
notice, especially regarding the
estimated public burden and associated
response time, should be directed to the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory
Management Division, Clearance Office,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor,
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may
also be submitted to DHS via facsimile
to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at
rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting
comments by e-mail please make sure to
add OMB Control Number 1615–0075 in
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the subject box. 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 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:
Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Affidavit of Support under Section
213A of the Act, Contract Between
Sponsor and Household Member, EZ
Affidavit of Support under Section 213
of the Act, and Intending Immigrant’s
Affidavit of Support Exemption.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Forms I–864,
Form I–864A, I–864EZ, and I–864W.
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 forms are mandated by
law for a petitioning relative to submit
an affidavit on their relative’s behalf.
The executed form creates a contract
between the sponsor and any entity that
provides means-tested benefits.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 756,300 responses at 3.3 hours
per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 2,502,450 annual burden
hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
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instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the
USCIS Web site at: https://uscis.gov/
graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.
If additional information is required
contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management
Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue,
3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, (202)
272–8377.
Dated: February 22, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 06–1829 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request
30-day notice of information
collection under review: Immigrant
Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, Form I–
526, 1615–0026.
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 December 14, 2005, at 70 FR
74028. The notice allowed for a 60-day
public comment period. No comments
were received 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 March 30,
2006. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this
notice, especially regarding the
estimated public burden and associated
response time, should be directed to the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory
Management Division, Clearance Office,
111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor,
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may
also be submitted to DHS via facsimile
to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at
rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting
comments by e-mail please make sure to
add OMB Control Number 1615–0026 in
the subject box. Written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the collection of
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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
agencies 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 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 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 additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the
USCIS Web site at https://uscis.gov/
graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.
If additional information is required
contact: USCIS, Regulatory Management
Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue,
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3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20529, (202)
272–8377.
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(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.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
Overview of This Information
Collection
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Comment Request, Renewal
of Existing Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Benefits Under the
Family Unity Program.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the
Department of Homeland Security
sponsoring the collection: Form I–817.
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 information collected
will be used to determine whether the
applicant meets the eligibility
requirements for benefits under 8 CFR
245A, Subpart C.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: 40,000 responses at 2 hours
and 30 minutes (2.5) hours per
response.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 100,000 annual burden
hours.
If you have additional comments,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the
USCIS Web site at: https://uscis.gov/
graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm
Dated: February 22, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 06–1830 Filed 2–27–06; 8:45 am]
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Notice of information collection
under review: Form, I–817, Application
for Benefits Under the Family Unity
Program.
ACTION:
The Department Homeland Security,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services has submitted the following
information collection request for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. This notice is published to obtain
comments from the public and affected
agencies. Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for sixty days until
May 1, 2006.
Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the item(s) contained in this
notice, especially regarding the
estimated public burden and associated
response time, should be directed to the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory
Management Division, Clearance
Officer, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd
floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments
may also be submitted to DHS via
facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail
at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting
comments by e-mail please make sure to
add OMB Control Number 1615–0005 in
the subject box. 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 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
agencies estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
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Dated: February 22, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division,
Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigrant Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Immigrant
Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, Form I-526, 1615-0026.
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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 December 14, 2005, at 70 FR 74028. The notice
allowed for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received
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
March 30, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and
associated response time, should be directed to the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management
Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor,
Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via
facsimile to 202-272-8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When
submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control
Number 1615-0026 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies concerning the collection of
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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 agencies 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 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
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 additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please visit the USCIS Web site at https://
uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/pra/index.htm.
If additional information is required contact: USCIS, Regulatory
Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd Floor, Washington,
DC 20529, (202) 272-8377.
Dated: February 22, 2006.
Richard A. Sloan,
Director, Regulatory Management Division, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services.
[FR Doc. 06-1830 Filed 2-27-06; 8:45 am]
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