34618 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 135 / Thursday, July 16, 2009 / Notices 

DATES: The Department will accept 

comments from the public up to 60 days 

from September 14, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by any of the following methods: 

• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject 

line must read DS–1884 

Reauthorization). 

• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM 

submissions): Chief, Legislation and 

Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 

1884 Reauthorization, 2401 E. Street, 

NW., Washington DC 20520–30106. 

• Fax: (202) 663–3898. 

You must include the DS form number, 

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 

Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa 

Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 

E. Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 

20522, who may be reached at (202) 

663–2951 or prosnikla@state.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are 

soliciting public comments to permit 

the Department to: 

• Evaluate whether the proposed 

information collection is necessary to 

properly perform 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 

DS–1884 solicits information from 

petitioners for special immigrant 

classification under section 203(b)(4) of 

the Immigration and Nationality Act. An 

alien is classifiable as a special 

immigrant under section 203(b)(4) if 

they meet the statutory qualifications in 

INA section 101(a)(27)(D). A petitioner 

may apply within one year of 

notification by the Department of State 

that the Secretary has approved a 

recommendation that special immigrant 

status be accorded to the alien. DS–1884 

solicits information that will assist the 

consular officer in ensuring that the 

petitioner is statutorily qualified to 

receive such status, including meeting 

the years of service and exceptional 

service requirements. 

Methodology 

Petitioners will submit this form to 

consular officers at post. 

Dated: May 28, 2009. 

David T. Donahue, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 

Consular Affairs, Department of State. 

[FR Doc. E9–16938 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice 6699] 

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information 

Collection: DS–3032, Choice of 

Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa 

Applicants, OMB No. 1405–0126 

AGENCY: State Department. 

ACTION: Notice of request for public 

comments. 

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. 

• Title of Information Collection: 

Choice of Address and Agent for 

Immigrant Visa Applicants. 

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0126. 

• Type of Request: Extension of 

Currently Approved Collection. 

• Originating Office: Bureau of 

Consular Affairs, Office of Visa Services. 

• Form Number: DS–3032. 

• Respondents: All immigrant visa 

applicants. 

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 

330,000. 

• Estimated Number of Responses: 

330,000. 

• Average Hours Per Response: 10 

minutes. 

• Total Estimated Burden: 55,000 

hours. 

• Frequency: Once per application. 

• Obligation to Respond: Required to 

obtained benefit. 

DATES: The Department will accept 

comments from the public up to 60 days 

from July 16, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by any of the following methods: 

• E-mail: VisaRegs@state.gov (Subject 

line must read DS–3032 

Reauthorization). 

• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM 

submissions): Chief, Legislation and 

Regulation Division, Visa Services—DS– 

3032 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 

Lauren Prosnik of the Office of Visa 

Services, U.S. Department of State, 2401 

E. Street, NW., L–603, Washington, DC 

20522, who may be reached at (202) 

663–2951. 

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 

When an approved immigrant visa 

petition is received at the National Visa 

Center (NVC) and is determined to be 

current for processing, NVC will send 

the petition beneficiary Form DS–3032, 

which allows the beneficiary to choose 

an agent to receive mailings from NVC 

and assist in the paperwork or paying 

required fees. The applicant is not 

required to choose an agent and may 

have all mailings sent to an address 

abroad. However, the alien’s case will 

be held at NVC until the signed form is 

returned. If the form is not returned 

within one year, NVC will begin the 

case termination process. DS–3032 is 

not required if a G–28 (Notice of Entry 

of Appearance as Attorney or 

Representative) is received from DHS 

and the attorney is the agent, the alien 

is self-petitioning, or a child is being 

adopted. Once the form has been signed 

and returned to NVC the applicant 

process will proceed. 

Methodology 

DS–3032 will be submitted via mail to 

the National Visa Center. 


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Dated: May 28, 2009. 

David T. Donahue, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 

Consular Affairs, Department of State. 

[FR Doc. E9–16936 Filed 7–15–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice 6697] 

Bureau of Educational and Cultural 

Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant 

Proposals: Community College 

Initiative Program 

Announcement Type: New 

Cooperative Agreement. 

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/ 

A/S/U–10–01. 

Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance Number: 19.009. 

Key Dates: 

Application Deadline: September 25, 

2009. 

Executive Summary: 

The Bureau of Educational and 

Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an 

open competition for one or more 

assistance awards to administer the 

Community College Initiative Program, 

which will support study by 

international undergraduate students at 

accredited U.S. community colleges. 

The Program provides quality 

educational programs, professional 

development, employment skills and a 

first-hand understanding of American 

society to underserved, non-elite 

international students, particularly 

women, who already have some work 

experience. The Bureau anticipates 

supporting students from developing 

countries in every world region in this 

program including (subject to change) 

such countries as Brazil, Indonesia, 

Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as 

other countries. Community college 

consortia and other associations of 

community colleges meeting the 

provisions described in Internal 

Revenue Code section 501(c) may 

submit proposals to cooperate with the 

Bureau in the administration and 

implementation of the 2010 Community 

College Initiative Program. For planning 

purposes, the Bureau invites proposals 

from eligible organizations for a 

program at a total funding level of 

approximately $8.5 million pending 

availability of FY2010 resources. 

Applicants may apply to administer the 

entire program or a portion thereof. 

Applicant organizations should indicate 

the number of participants that can be 

accommodated at the requested funding 

level based on detailed calculations of 

program and administrative costs. In 

order to maximize the number of 

participants under this program, it is the 

Bureau’s expectation that significant 

institutional and private sector funding 

and cost sharing will be made available 

by cooperating institutions. We 

anticipate that approximately 250 to 275 

students will participate in the FY2010 

program. 

I. Funding Opportunity Description 

Authority: 

Overall grant making authority for 

this program is contained in the Mutual 

Educational and Cultural Exchange Act 

of 1961, Public Law 87–256, as 

amended, also known as the FulbrightHays Act. The purpose of the Act is ‘‘to 

enable the Government of the United 

States to increase mutual understanding 

between the people of the United States 

and the people of other countries * * *; 

to strengthen the ties which unite us 

with other nations by demonstrating the 

educational and cultural interests, 

developments, and achievements of the 

people of the United States and other 

nations * * * and thus to assist in the 

development of friendly, sympathetic 

and peaceful relations between the 

United States and the other countries of 

the world.’’ The funding authority for 

the program above is provided through 

legislation. 

Purpose: 

The Community College Initiative 

Program demonstrates abroad the U.S. 

commitment to education for all by 

providing access to educational 

opportunities to a broad sector of 

international students. The Bureau is 

engaged with the community college 

sector in the United States to increase 

the number of international students 

enrolled at U.S. community colleges and 

to reinforce community college efforts to 

build international ties. U.S. community 

colleges can make a unique contribution 

to international educational exchange 

by demonstrating the flexibility and 

relevance of American higher education. 

By providing quality technical and firstlevel professional education, 

community colleges enable students 

from developing countries to acquire 

skills and to gain experiences that will 

equip them to participate constructively 

in their countries’ efforts to progress 

economically and politically. 

Community colleges can also provide a 

model of lower-cost, community-based, 

higher education that offers wide access 

to skills development for existing jobs. 

International students selected for 

academic study at accredited U.S. 

community colleges under this program 

will receive educational opportunities, 

professional development, and an 

exposure to American society that will 

enable them to return home with unique 

skills and experience with which to 

contribute to the growth and 

development of their countries. Upon 

return, these students will be able to 

enter the skilled work force and fill 

important needs in their home 

countries. 

Guidelines: 

Applicants are requested to submit a 

narrative of no more than 20 doublespaced, single-sided pages outlining a 

comprehensive strategy for the 

administration and implementation of 

the Community College Initiative 

Program including the following 

program components: Identification of 

accredited U.S. community colleges to 

host participants in groups of 

approximately 12 students, with 

colleges with limited international 

experience hosting smaller cohorts. Host 

colleges should have expertise in the 

fields of study of the students accepted 

for placement. 

Proposals should anticipate the 

placement of students in the following 

fields: 

• Agriculture 

• Applied Engineering 

• Business Management and 

Administration 

• Health Professions including 

Nursing 

• Information Technology 

• Media 

• Tourism and Hospitality 

Management 

Programs in agriculture, applied 

engineering, business management and 

administration, information technology, 

media, and tourism and hospitality 

management should last one academic 

year. Programs in the health professions, 

including nursing, may last up to 18 

months. All programs of study should 

lead to a certificate or an Associate 

Degree. Programs should include 

unpaid internships and service learning 

opportunities. Academic programs 

should begin in Fall 2010. 

Proposals should describe in detail a 

system for review and placement of 

candidates nominated by U.S. 

Embassies and Fulbright Commissions 

abroad for the approval of ECA. 

Proposals should also explain processes 

for developing and disseminating predeparture orientation materials, 

registering participants in SEVIS under 

the Bureau’s sponsorship with a 

program number to be provided by the 

Bureau, and organizing post-arrival 

orientation programming. 

Pre-academic intensive English 

language training should be provided in 

the Spring of 2010 to those participants 

who lack adequate English to function 

effectively in the U.S. classroom as 

evidenced by standardized test scores. 


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