30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To Determine Returning Resident Status

CourtState Department
Citation84 FR 67504
Record Number2019-26512
SectionNotices
Published date10 December 2019
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 237 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)]
                [Notices]
                [Pages 67504-67505]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2019-26512]
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                DEPARTMENT OF STATE
                [Public Notice 10971]
                30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application To
                Determine Returning Resident Status
                ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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                SUMMARY: The Department of State (Department) 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
                30 days for public comment.
                DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget
                (OMB) January 9, 2020.
                ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in
                the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of
                Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following
                methods:
                 Email: [email protected]. You must include the
                DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control
                number in the subject line of your message.
                 Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department
                of State.
                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 Beaumont, who may be reached at (202)
                485-7586 or [email protected].
                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                 Title of Information Collection: Application to Determine
                Returning Resident Status.
                 OMB Control Number: 1405-0091.
                 Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
                Collection.
                 Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
                 Form Number: DS-117.
                 Respondents: Immigrant Visa Petitioners.
                 Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,400.
                 Estimated Number of Responses: 4,400.
                 Average Time per Response: 30 Minutes.
                 Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 Hours.
                 Frequency: Once.
                 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.
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                 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
                 Under Section 101(a)(27)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
                (``INA''), 8 U.S.C. 1101, a special immigrant is defined as an
                immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning
                from a temporary visit abroad. INA Sec. 203(b)(4) generally authorizes
                issuance of an immigrant visa to such ``special immigrants'' as defined
                in INA Sec. 101(a)(27). Department of State regulations at 22 CFR
                42.22 provide that such applicants may be issued a returning resident
                special immigrant visa if he or she remained out of the United States
                for a protracted period due to reasons outside of his or her control
                for which he or she was not responsible. 22 CFR 42.22. The DS-117 is
                used, in addition to a personal interview, to collect information
                necessary to determine a returning resident's eligibility for a special
                immigrant visa.
                Methodology
                 Applicants will submit the DS-117 electronically via email, or
                print the form and submit it at the time of their interview at a U.S.
                embassy or consulate.
                Edward J. Ramotowski,
                Deputy Assistant Secretary.
                [FR Doc. 2019-26512 Filed 12-9-19; 8:45 am]
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