[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 12903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5125]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7822]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-158, Contact 
Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Contact Information and 
Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.
    <bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0144.
    <bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    <bullet> Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
    <bullet> Form Number: DS-158.
    <bullet> Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    <bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 10,000.
    <bullet> Average Hours per Response: 1 hour.
    <bullet> Total Estimated Burden: 10,000.
    <bullet> Frequency: One time per visa application.
    <bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from March 2, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Web: Persons with access to the Internet may view and 
comment on this notice by going to the Federal regulations Web site at: 
www.regulations.gov. You can search for the document by: selecting 
``Notice'' under Document Type, entering the Public Notice number as 
the ``Keyword or ID'', checking the ``Open for Comment'' box, and then 
click ``Search''. If necessary, use the ``Narrow by Agency'' option on 
the Results page.
    <bullet> Mail (paper, or CD submissions): Chief, Legislation and 
Regulations Division, Visa Services DS-158, 2401 E Street NW., 
Washington DC 20520-0160.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and 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 information collection and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, Visa Services, U.S. Department 
of State, 2401 E Street NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20520-0106, who may 
be reached on (202) 663-3721.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
    <bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used.
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
    <bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
technology.
    Abstract of proposed collection: This form collects contact 
information, current employment information, and previous work 
experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to 
enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to 
determine eligibility for certain visa classifications.
    Methodology: Applicants may fill out the DS-158 online or print the 
page and fill it out by hand, and submit it in person at the time of 
interview.

    Dated: February 22, 2012.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2012-5125 Filed 3-1-12; 8:45 am]
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