82 FR 18682 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 75 (April 20, 2017)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 75 (Thursday, April 20, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 18682]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07967]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9809]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application

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 June 
19, 2017.

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-2016-0077'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     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 Hector Perez-Casillas, who may be reached at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: J-1 Visa Waiver 
Recommendation Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0135.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa 
Office (CA/VO/L/R).
     Form Number: DS-3035.
     Respondents: J-1 visa holders applying for a waiver of the 
two-year foreign residence requirement.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,628.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 7,628.
     Average Time per Response: 1 hour.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 7,628 annual hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     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

    Form DS-3035 is used to determine the eligibility of a J-1 visa 
holder for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement.

Methodology

    Applicants will complete the DS-3035 online at travel.state.gov. 
Applicant's information will be downloaded into a barcode, and then be 
immediately issued a waiver case number and further instructions. Next, 
applicants must print their online form with the barcode. Please note 
that the barcode must be printed in black and white only. After the 
form is completed and printed out, applicants must mail their waiver 
application and fee payment to: Department of State J-1, Waiver, P.O. 
Box 979037, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.

Karin King,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-07967 Filed 4-19-17; 8:45 am]
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