30-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, 63085 [2021-24811]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 217 / Monday, November 15, 2021 / Notices personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSEArca–2021–53 and should be submitted by December 6, 2021. Rebuttal comments should be submitted by December 20, 2021. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.37 J. Matthew DeLesDernier, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–24764 Filed 11–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11585] 30-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 and submission to OMB of proposed collection of information. ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment. DATES: Submit comments up to December 15, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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 Andrea Lage, Acting Regulatory Coordinator, Visa Services, who may be reached on PRA_BurdenComments@ state.gov or (202) 485–7586. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: 37 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(57). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Nov 12, 2021 Jkt 256001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as 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. • 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: 600. • Estimated Number of Responses: 600. • Average Time Per Response: 10 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 100 hours. • Frequency: Once per petition. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. 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 section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 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 for special immigrant status. DS–1884 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63085 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 petitioner can obtain the form from consular posts abroad or through the Department’s website, travel.state.gov. The application available on the Department’s website allows an applicant to complete the application electronically and then print the application and submit it to post. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2021–24811 Filed 11–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11583] Advisory Committee on International Law ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. Notice of Meeting of Advisory Committee on International Law. A meeting of the Department of State’s Advisory Committee on International Law will take place virtually on Friday, December 3, 2021. Acting Legal Adviser Richard Visek will chair the meeting, which will be open to the public. It is anticipated that the meeting will include discussions on current international law topics of key importance to the Office of the Legal Adviser. Members of the public who wish to attend should contact the Office of the Legal Adviser by December 1 at welcherar@state.gov or 202–647–1646 and provide their name, professional affiliation, address, and phone number. A link to the virtual meeting platform will be provided at that time. Attendees who require reasonable accommodation should make their requests by November 26. Requests received after that date will be considered but might not be possible to accommodate. Alison Welcher, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on International Law, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2021–24761 Filed 11–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–08–P E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 217 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 63085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24811]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11585]


30-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 and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments up to December 15, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

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 Andrea Lage, Acting Regulatory Coordinator, 
Visa Services, who may be reached on [email protected] or 
(202) 485-7586.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Petition to Classify 
Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as 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.
     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: 600.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 600.
     Average Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 100 hours.
     Frequency: Once per petition.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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 section 101(a)(27)(D) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act. 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 for special immigrant status. 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 petitioner can obtain the form from consular posts abroad or 
through the Department's website, travel.state.gov. The application 
available on the Department's website allows an applicant to complete 
the application electronically and then print the application and 
submit it to post.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2021-24811 Filed 11-12-21; 8:45 am]
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