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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 2771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00783]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9004]

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 March 
23, 2015.

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-2015-0001'' in the search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the 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 collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Sydney Taylor at PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Application for Immigrant 
Visa and Alien Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0015.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Application.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-230.
     Respondents: Immigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 respondents.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 5,000 responses.
     Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 10,000 hours.
     Frequency: Once per Respondent.
     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:
    Department of State consular officers use Form DS-230 (Application 
for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration), in conjunction with a 
personal interview and other requirements set forth in 22 CFR part 42, 
subpart G, to elicit information necessary to ascertain the 
applicability of the legal requirements to issue an immigrant visa. The 
information requested on the form is limited to that which is necessary 
for consular officers to determine the eligibility and classification 
of aliens seeking immigrant visas to the United States efficiently. A 
consular officer is unable to adjudicate such visas without collecting 
this information.
    Methodology:
    The DS-230 is available electronically via the internet and is 
downloaded, completed online, printed and submitted to the National 
Visa Center (NVC). The web address where the DS-230 can be accessed is 
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms.html.

    Dated: January 5, 2015.
Edward Ramotowski,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2015-00783 Filed 1-16-15; 8:45 am]
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