[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37485-37486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16851]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10060]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver
Recommendation Application
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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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: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
September 11, 2017.
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
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for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting
documents may be sent to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver
Recommendation Application.
OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa
Office (CA/VO/L/R).
Form Number: DS-3035.
Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the
two-year foreign residence requirement.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,628.
Estimated Number of Responses: 7,628.
Average Time Per Response: 1 hour.
Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,628 annual hours.
Frequency: On occasion.
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
Form DS-3035 is used to determine the eligibility of a J-1 visa
holder for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement.
Methodology
Applicants will complete the DS-3035 online at travel.state.gov.
Applicant's information will be downloaded into a barcode, and then
will be immediately issued a waiver case number and further
instructions. Applicants must then print their online form with the
barcode. After the form is completed and printed out, applicants must
mail their waiver application and fee payment to: Department of State
J-1, Waiver, P.O. Box 979037, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.
Karin King,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-16851 Filed 8-9-17; 8:45 am]
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