30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, 17379 [2022-06429]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 59 / Monday, March 28, 2022 / Notices For more information, contact Rebecca Spingarn, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–2008, phone: 571–228–3221. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2022–06412 Filed 3–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–43–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11690] 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration 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 directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) up to 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. 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 Tonya Whigham at PRA_ BurdenComments@state.gov or (202)485–7586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0185. • Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: CA/VO. • Form Number: DS–260, DS–230. • Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Mar 25, 2022 Jkt 256001 • Estimated Number of Respondents: 730,000. • Estimated Number of Responses: 730,000. • Average Time per Response: 155 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,885,833.33 hours. • Frequency: Once per respondent’s application. • 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 The Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS–260) is used to collect biographical information from individuals seeking an immigrant visa. This information collection is the Department’s main immigrant visa application form and is used by most immigrant visa applicants. The paper-based Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS–230) is primarily used to collect biographical information from individuals seeking for Cuban Family Reunification Parole. While this discretionary parole authority is exercised by the Department of Homeland Security, an applicant must demonstrate that he or she is eligible for an immigrant visa. In rare circumstances, an applicant for an immigrant visa may complete the DS–230 in lieu of the online version of the application, the DS–260. Consular officers use the information collected by both versions of the form to elicit information necessary to determine an applicant’s immigrant visa eligibility. Applicants must request permission to use the DS–230 from the consular PO 00000 Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17379 section at which they intend to apply for their immigrant visa. Methodology The DS–260 is submitted electronically over an encrypted connection to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation page containing a bar coded record locator, which will be scanned at the time of processing. Applicants using the DS–230 will complete the form and submit it directly to a consular post. A consular officer will review the submitted application to determine whether the applicant is eligible for an immigrant visa. To submit the DS–230 in lieu of a DS–260 the applicant must first receive permission from the consular officer. Julie M. Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2022–06429 Filed 3–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 11685] Notice of Public Meeting: International Digital Economy and Telecommunication (IDET) Advisory Committee Announcement of a federal advisory committee meeting. ACTION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), notice is hereby given of a public meeting of the International Digital Economy and Telecommunication (IDET) Advisory Committee via videoconference on Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the committee’s next priorities. DATES: April 27, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Daniel Oates at IDET@ state.gov or (202) 647–5205. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information about the IDET is accessible at https://www.state.gov/ international-digital-economy-andtelecommunication-advisory-committee. IDET meetings are open to the public, and we encourage anyone wanting to attend this virtual meeting to contact IDET@state.gov to register by COB April 17 with their name, contact information, affiliation, and any request for reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation made after that time will be considered but might SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 17379]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06429]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11690]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

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 directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.

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 Tonya Whigham at [email protected] 
or (202)-485-7586.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant 
Visa and Alien Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0185.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO.
     Form Number: DS-260, DS-230.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 730,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 730,000.
     Average Time per Response: 155 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,885,833.33 hours.
     Frequency: Once per respondent's application.
     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

    The Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien 
Registration (DS-260) is used to collect biographical information from 
individuals seeking an immigrant visa. This information collection is 
the Department's main immigrant visa application form and is used by 
most immigrant visa applicants.
    The paper-based Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien 
Registration (DS-230) is primarily used to collect biographical 
information from individuals seeking for Cuban Family Reunification 
Parole. While this discretionary parole authority is exercised by the 
Department of Homeland Security, an applicant must demonstrate that he 
or she is eligible for an immigrant visa.
    In rare circumstances, an applicant for an immigrant visa may 
complete the DS-230 in lieu of the online version of the application, 
the DS-260. Consular officers use the information collected by both 
versions of the form to elicit information necessary to determine an 
applicant's immigrant visa eligibility. Applicants must request 
permission to use the DS-230 from the consular section at which they 
intend to apply for their immigrant visa.

Methodology

    The DS-260 is submitted electronically over an encrypted connection 
to the Department via the internet. The applicant will be instructed to 
print a confirmation page containing a bar coded record locator, which 
will be scanned at the time of processing.
    Applicants using the DS-230 will complete the form and submit it 
directly to a consular post. A consular officer will review the 
submitted application to determine whether the applicant is eligible 
for an immigrant visa. To submit the DS-230 in lieu of a DS-260 the 
applicant must first receive permission from the consular officer.

Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2022-06429 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-06-P
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