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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 23, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10082-10083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4051]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7344; OMB Control Number 1405-0134]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, 
Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application

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.

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     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department 
of State (CA/VO).
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Nonimmigrant visa applicants legally required 
to provide additional security and background information.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 150,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 150,000.
     Average Hours Per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden: 150,000.
     Frequency: Once per respondent.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from February 23, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: ClausSR@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Chief, 
Legislation and Regulation Division, Visa Services--DS-157 
Reauthorization, 2401 E. Street, NW., Washington, DC 20520-30106.
     Fax: (202) 663-3898.
    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 Stefanie Claus of Visa Services, U.S. 
Department of State, 2401 E. Street, NW., L-603, Washington, DC 20520, 
who may be reached at (202) 663-2910.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Applicants legally required to provide additional security and 
background information who do not use the Online Application for 
Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-160) will supplement the Application for 
Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-156) by using this form to apply for a 
nonimmigrant visa to enter the United States. U.S. embassies and 
consulates will use the data provided in the Form DS-157 in conjunction 
with the DS-156 to help determine whether aliens are eligible to 
receive nonimmigrant visas.

Methodology

    The DS-157 is completed by applicants online or, in exceptional 
circumstances, in hard copy at the time of the interview.

    Dated: February 11, 2011.
David T. Donahue,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2011-4051 Filed 2-22-11; 8:45 am]
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