60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad, 45011 [2015-18472]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Notices including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection This form collects contact information, current employment information, and previous work experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain visa classifications. Methodology Applicants may fill out the DS–158 online or print the page and fill it out by hand and submit it in person at the time of interview. Dated: July 9, 2015. Ed Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–18471 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 9202] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: 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 September 28, 2015. 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–2015–0033 in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in the subject line of your message. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:42 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and supporting documents, to Taylor Mauck, who may be reached on 202–485–7635 or at PRA_ BurdenComments@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify Special Immigrant as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0082. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R. • Form Number: DS–1884. • Respondents: Aliens petitioning for immigrant visas under INA 203(b)(4) as a special immigrant described in INA section 101(a)(27)(D). • Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. • Estimated Number of Responses: 300. • Average Time per Response: 10 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 50 hours. • Frequency: Once per petition. • Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefits. 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. 45011 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on the basis of qualification as a special immigrant described in INA section 101(a)(27)(D). A petitioner may file the DS–1884 petition within one year of notification by the Department of State that the Secretary has approved a recommendation that such 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. Methodology The form can be obtained from posts abroad or through the Department’s eForms intranet site. The application available through eForms allows the applicant to complete the application online and then print the application. Most applicants are current federal government employees abroad and have access to the internet system. Once the form is printed, it is submitted to post. Dated: July 17, 2015. Ed Ramotowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2015–18472 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on the Route 624 Bridge Replacement Project in Virginia Correction In notice document 2015–17569, appearing on pages 42602 through 42603 in the issue of Friday, July 17, 2015, make the following correction: On page 42602, in the DATES section, on the seventh line of that paragraph, ‘‘August 3, 2015’’ should read ‘‘December 14, 2015’’. [FR Doc. C1–2015–17569 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2015 0088] Abstract of Proposed Collection DS–1884 solicits information from petitioners claiming employment-based immigrant visa preference under section Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel TAURI; Invitation for Public Comments AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 45011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18472]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9202]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Petition To 
Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as Employee or Former 
Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad

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 
September 28, 2015.

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-2015-0033 in the Search field. 
Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment form.
     Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control 
number in the subject line of your message.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Taylor Mauck, who may be reached on 202-485-
7635 or at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify 
Special Immigrant as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. 
Government Abroad.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0082.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-1884.
     Respondents: Aliens petitioning for immigrant visas under 
INA 203(b)(4) as a special immigrant described in INA section 
101(a)(27)(D).
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 300.
     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 50 hours.
     Frequency: Once per petition.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefits.

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

    DS-1884 solicits information from petitioners claiming employment-
based immigrant visa preference under section 203(b)(4) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act on the basis of qualification as a 
special immigrant described in INA section 101(a)(27)(D). A petitioner 
may file the DS-1884 petition within one year of notification by the 
Department of State that the Secretary has approved a recommendation 
that such 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.

Methodology

    The form can be obtained from posts abroad or through the 
Department's eForms intranet site. The application available through 
eForms allows the applicant to complete the application online and then 
print the application. Most applicants are current federal government 
employees abroad and have access to the internet system. Once the form 
is printed, it is submitted to post.

    Dated: July 17, 2015.
Ed Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2015-18472 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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