[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 15189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07144]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10374]


60-day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for 
Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

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 June 
8, 2018.

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-2018-0014'' 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 (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant 
Visa and Alien Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0015.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO/L/R).
     Form Number: DS-230.
     Respondents: Applicants for Cuban Family Reunification 
Parole or Immigrant Visas that are not able to use the DS-260, where 
authorized by the Department.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 20,000.
     Average Time per Response: 125 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 41,667 annual hours.
     Frequency: Once per 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 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-230) 
is 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 
(DS-260, OMB Control Number 1405-0185). The consular officer uses the 
information collected to elicit information necessary to determine an 
applicant's immigrant visa eligibility.

Methodology

    Applicants will complete the DS-230 and submit it to a consular 
post. A consular officer will review the application to determine 
whether the applicant is eligible for an immigrant visa.

Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2018-07144 Filed 4-6-18; 8:45 am]
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