[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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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]
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