60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Report-J-NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 73 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20556-20557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07441]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12996]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Annual Report--
J-NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State (Department) 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

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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 
15, 2026.

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-2026-0463'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    •  Email: JExchanges@State.gov.
    •  Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, ECA/EC, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0505, ATTN: 
Federal Register Notice Response. 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 Karen Ward, Director, Office of Private Sector 
Exchange Designation, Office of Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC/D, SA-
5, Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20522-0505, who may be reached at [email protected].
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    •  Title of Information Collection: Annual Report--J-
NONIMMIGRANT Exchange Visitor Program.
    •  OMB Control Number: 1405-0151.
    •  Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
    •  Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office of Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC.
    •  Form Number: DS-3097.
    •  Respondents: Designated J-NONIMMIGRANT program sponsors.
    •  Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,425.
    •  Estimated Number of Responses: 1,425.
    •  Average Time per Response: 2 hours.
    •  Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,850 hours.
    •  Frequency: Annually.
    •  Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 
Benefits.
    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.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Annual reports from designated program sponsors assist the 
Department in oversight and administration of the J-NONIMMIGRANT visa 
program. The reports provide qualitative data on the number of exchange 
participants an organization sponsored annually per category of 
exchange. The reports also provide a summary of the activities in which 
exchange visitors were engaged and indicate information about program 
effectiveness. Program sponsors include government agencies, academic 
institutions, and private sector not-for-profit and for-profit 
entities.

Methodology

    Annual reports are completed through the Student and Exchange 
Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and then printed and signed by a 
sponsor official and sent to the Department by email.

Rebecca A. Pasini,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-07441 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am]
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