82 FR 33199 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 137 (July 19, 2017)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33199-33200]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15132]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 10059]


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

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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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:  The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
August 18, 2017.

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: [email protected]. 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 may be sent to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Application for 
Nonimmigrant Visa.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0182.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: CA/VO/L/R.
     Form Number: DS-160.
     Respondents: All Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,345,785.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 13,345,785.
     Average Time per Response: 75 Minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 16,682,231 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

    The Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-160) is used to 
collect biographical information from individuals seeking a 
nonimmigrant visa. The consular officer uses the information collected 
to determine the applicant's eligibility for a visa.

Methodology

    The DS-160 will be submitted electronically to the Department via 
the internet. The applicant will be instructed to print a confirmation 
page containing a bar coded record locator,

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which will be scanned at the time of processing.

Meredith McEvoy,
 Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-15132 Filed 7-18-17; 8:45 am]
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