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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7902-7903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02987]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9035]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supplemental 
Nonimmigrant Visa Application

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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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: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to March 16, 2015.

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: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. 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 for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor, who may be reached at 
PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant 
Visa Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0134.
     Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Form.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-157.
     Respondents: Iraq and Afghan Foreign Nationals applying 
for Special Immigrant Visa Program.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 8,000.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 8,000.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 8,000.
     Frequency: Once.
     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.

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     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-157 (Supplemental 
Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB #1405-0134) was previously used in 
conjunction with the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB #1405-
0018) to fulfill the legal requirements for Special Immigrant Visas 
(SIVs). However, the Department is requesting a reinstatement of the 
DS-157 in order for this form to be used by Iraqi and Afghan special 
immigrant visa applicants to obtain Chief of Mission Approval for the 
SIV Program. This form will only be used until the expiration of the 
SIV program.
    Methodology: Applicants are required to complete the DS-157, along 
with other required documentation, and to submit their package to the 
appropriate SIV email address.
    Additional Information: This form is only to be used in the SIV 
application process by Afghan and Iraqi foreign nationals who have been 
employed by or on behalf of the U.S. Government in Iraq or Afghanistan 
and meet the eligibility requirements for participation in the SIV 
program.

    Dated: January 26, 2015.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2015-02987 Filed 2-11-15; 8:45 am]
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