60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3032, Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants, OMB No. 1405-0126, 34618-34619 [E9-16936]
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DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from September 14, 2009.
Methodology
You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject
line must read DS–1884
Reauthorization).
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): Chief, Legislation and
Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS–
1884 Reauthorization, 2401 E. Street,
NW., Washington DC 20520–30106.
• Fax: (202) 663–3898.
You must include the DS form number,
information collection title, and OMB
control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed information
collection and supporting documents, to
Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa
Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401
E. Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC
20522, who may be reached at (202)
663–2951 or prosnikla@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary to
properly perform our functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the 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 technology.
Dated: May 28, 2009.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9–16938 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am]
ADDRESSES:
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Abstract of Proposed Collection
DS–1884 solicits information from
petitioners for special immigrant
classification under section 203(b)(4) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act. An
alien is classifiable as a special
immigrant under section 203(b)(4) if
they meet the statutory qualifications in
INA section 101(a)(27)(D). A petitioner
may apply within one year of
notification by the Department of State
that the Secretary has approved a
recommendation that special immigrant
status be accorded to the alien. DS–1884
solicits information that will assist the
consular officer in ensuring that the
petitioner is statutorily qualified to
receive such status, including meeting
the years of service and exceptional
service requirements.
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Petitioners will submit this form to
consular officers at post.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6699]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: DS–3032, Choice of
Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa
Applicants, OMB No. 1405–0126
State Department.
Notice of request for public
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of State is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60
days for public comment in the Federal
Register preceding submission to OMB.
We are conducting this process in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
Choice of Address and Agent for
Immigrant Visa Applicants.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0126.
• Type of Request: Extension of
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services.
• Form Number: DS–3032.
• Respondents: All immigrant visa
applicants.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
330,000.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
330,000.
• Average Hours Per Response: 10
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden: 55,000
hours.
• Frequency: Once per application.
• Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtained benefit.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from July 16, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject
line must read DS–3032
Reauthorization).
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): Chief, Legislation and
Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS–
3032 Reauthorization, 2401 E. Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20520–30106.
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• Fax: (202) 663–3898.
You must include the DS form number
(if applicable), information collection
title, and OMB control number in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed information
collection and supporting documents, to
Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa
Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401
E. Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC
20522, who may be reached at (202)
663–2951.
We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper performance of our
functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the 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 technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Abstract of Proposed Collection
When an approved immigrant visa
petition is received at the National Visa
Center (NVC) and is determined to be
current for processing, NVC will send
the petition beneficiary Form DS–3032,
which allows the beneficiary to choose
an agent to receive mailings from NVC
and assist in the paperwork or paying
required fees. The applicant is not
required to choose an agent and may
have all mailings sent to an address
abroad. However, the alien’s case will
be held at NVC until the signed form is
returned. If the form is not returned
within one year, NVC will begin the
case termination process. DS–3032 is
not required if a G–28 (Notice of Entry
of Appearance as Attorney or
Representative) is received from DHS
and the attorney is the agent, the alien
is self-petitioning, or a child is being
adopted. Once the form has been signed
and returned to NVC the applicant
process will proceed.
Methodology
DS–3032 will be submitted via mail to
the National Visa Center.
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Dated: May 28, 2009.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9–16936 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant
Proposals: Community College
Initiative Program
Announcement Type: New
Cooperative Agreement.
Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/
A/S/U–10–01.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Number: 19.009.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: September 25,
2009.
Executive Summary:
The Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an
open competition for one or more
assistance awards to administer the
Community College Initiative Program,
which will support study by
international undergraduate students at
accredited U.S. community colleges.
The Program provides quality
educational programs, professional
development, employment skills and a
first-hand understanding of American
society to underserved, non-elite
international students, particularly
women, who already have some work
experience. The Bureau anticipates
supporting students from developing
countries in every world region in this
program including (subject to change)
such countries as Brazil, Indonesia,
Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as
other countries. Community college
consortia and other associations of
community colleges meeting the
provisions described in Internal
Revenue Code section 501(c) may
submit proposals to cooperate with the
Bureau in the administration and
implementation of the 2010 Community
College Initiative Program. For planning
purposes, the Bureau invites proposals
from eligible organizations for a
program at a total funding level of
approximately $8.5 million pending
availability of FY2010 resources.
Applicants may apply to administer the
entire program or a portion thereof.
Applicant organizations should indicate
the number of participants that can be
accommodated at the requested funding
level based on detailed calculations of
program and administrative costs. In
order to maximize the number of
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participants under this program, it is the
Bureau’s expectation that significant
institutional and private sector funding
and cost sharing will be made available
by cooperating institutions. We
anticipate that approximately 250 to 275
students will participate in the FY2010
program.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
Authority:
Overall grant making authority for
this program is contained in the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
of 1961, Public Law 87–256, as
amended, also known as the FulbrightHays Act. The purpose of the Act is ‘‘to
enable the Government of the United
States to increase mutual understanding
between the people of the United States
and the people of other countries * * *;
to strengthen the ties which unite us
with other nations by demonstrating the
educational and cultural interests,
developments, and achievements of the
people of the United States and other
nations * * * and thus to assist in the
development of friendly, sympathetic
and peaceful relations between the
United States and the other countries of
the world.’’ The funding authority for
the program above is provided through
legislation.
Purpose:
The Community College Initiative
Program demonstrates abroad the U.S.
commitment to education for all by
providing access to educational
opportunities to a broad sector of
international students. The Bureau is
engaged with the community college
sector in the United States to increase
the number of international students
enrolled at U.S. community colleges and
to reinforce community college efforts to
build international ties. U.S. community
colleges can make a unique contribution
to international educational exchange
by demonstrating the flexibility and
relevance of American higher education.
By providing quality technical and firstlevel professional education,
community colleges enable students
from developing countries to acquire
skills and to gain experiences that will
equip them to participate constructively
in their countries’ efforts to progress
economically and politically.
Community colleges can also provide a
model of lower-cost, community-based,
higher education that offers wide access
to skills development for existing jobs.
International students selected for
academic study at accredited U.S.
community colleges under this program
will receive educational opportunities,
professional development, and an
exposure to American society that will
enable them to return home with unique
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skills and experience with which to
contribute to the growth and
development of their countries. Upon
return, these students will be able to
enter the skilled work force and fill
important needs in their home
countries.
Guidelines:
Applicants are requested to submit a
narrative of no more than 20 doublespaced, single-sided pages outlining a
comprehensive strategy for the
administration and implementation of
the Community College Initiative
Program including the following
program components: Identification of
accredited U.S. community colleges to
host participants in groups of
approximately 12 students, with
colleges with limited international
experience hosting smaller cohorts. Host
colleges should have expertise in the
fields of study of the students accepted
for placement.
Proposals should anticipate the
placement of students in the following
fields:
• Agriculture
• Applied Engineering
• Business Management and
Administration
• Health Professions including
Nursing
• Information Technology
• Media
• Tourism and Hospitality
Management
Programs in agriculture, applied
engineering, business management and
administration, information technology,
media, and tourism and hospitality
management should last one academic
year. Programs in the health professions,
including nursing, may last up to 18
months. All programs of study should
lead to a certificate or an Associate
Degree. Programs should include
unpaid internships and service learning
opportunities. Academic programs
should begin in Fall 2010.
Proposals should describe in detail a
system for review and placement of
candidates nominated by U.S.
Embassies and Fulbright Commissions
abroad for the approval of ECA.
Proposals should also explain processes
for developing and disseminating predeparture orientation materials,
registering participants in SEVIS under
the Bureau’s sponsorship with a
program number to be provided by the
Bureau, and organizing post-arrival
orientation programming.
Pre-academic intensive English
language training should be provided in
the Spring of 2010 to those participants
who lack adequate English to function
effectively in the U.S. classroom as
evidenced by standardized test scores.
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[FR Doc No: E9-16936]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6699]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3032, Choice
of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants, OMB No. 1405-0126
AGENCY: State Department.
ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below.
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Title of Information Collection: Choice of Address and
Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0126.
Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of
Visa Services.
Form Number: DS-3032.
Respondents: All immigrant visa applicants.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 330,000.
Estimated Number of Responses: 330,000.
Average Hours Per Response: 10 minutes.
Total Estimated Burden: 55,000 hours.
Frequency: Once per application.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtained benefit.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60
days from July 16, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject line must read DS-3032
Reauthorization).
Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief,
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DS-3032
Reauthorization, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
Fax: (202) 663-3898.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and
supporting documents, to Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa Services,
U.S. Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC
20522, who may be reached at (202) 663-2951.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the
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
technology.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
When an approved immigrant visa petition is received at the
National Visa Center (NVC) and is determined to be current for
processing, NVC will send the petition beneficiary Form DS-3032, which
allows the beneficiary to choose an agent to receive mailings from NVC
and assist in the paperwork or paying required fees. The applicant is
not required to choose an agent and may have all mailings sent to an
address abroad. However, the alien's case will be held at NVC until the
signed form is returned. If the form is not returned within one year,
NVC will begin the case termination process. DS-3032 is not required if
a G-28 (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative) is
received from DHS and the attorney is the agent, the alien is self-
petitioning, or a child is being adopted. Once the form has been signed
and returned to NVC the applicant process will proceed.
Methodology
DS-3032 will be submitted via mail to the National Visa Center.
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Dated: May 28, 2009.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. E9-16936 Filed 7-15-09; 8:45 am]
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