Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

ACTION:

30-day notice of information collection under review; national interest waivers; supplemental evidence to I-140 and I-485.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (CIS) has submitted the following information collection request for emergency review and reinstatement in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2004, at 69 FR 1989, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received by the CIS on this information collection.

The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 7, 2004. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points:

(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Overview of this information collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: National Interest Waivers; Supplemental Evidence to I-140 and I-485.

(3) Agency Form Number, if any, and the Applicable Component of the Department of Homeland Security Sponsoring the Collection: No agency form number; File No. OMB-22. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

(4) Affected Public Who Will be Asked or Required to Respond, as Well as a Brief Abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The information collected via the submitted supplemental documentation will be used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to determine eligibility for the request national interest waiver and to finalize the request for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status.

(5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount of Time Estimated for an Average Respondent to Respond: 8,000 responses at one (1) hour per response.

(6) An Estimate of the Total Public Burden (in Hours) Associated with the Collection: 8,000 annual burden hours.

If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact Richard A. Sloan 202-514-3291, Director, Regulations and Forms Services Division, Department of Homeland Security, 425 I Street, NW., Room 4304, Washington, DC 20536. Additionally, comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time may also be directed to Mr. Richard A. Sloan.

If additional information is required contact: Mr. Steve Cooper, PRA Clearance Officer, Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Regional Office Building 3, 7th and D Streets, SW., Suite 4636-26, Washington, DC 20202.