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OMB Control No:
1615-0009
ICR Reference No:
200812-1615-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200804-1615-004
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
12/12/2008
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
01/15/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/12/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2009
6 Months From Approved
07/31/2010
Responses
382,548
0
368,948
Time Burden (Hours)
1,056,632
0
1,014,607
Cost Burden (Dollars)
122,415,360
0
125,442,320
Abstract:
Form I-129 is necessary for an employer to petition for an alien to come to the U.S. temporarily to perform services or labor, or to receive training, in the following categories: as an H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, or Q nonimmigrant worker. This form is also necessary for an employer to petition for an extension of stay or change of status for an alien as an E-1, E-2, E-3, R-1 or TN nonimmigrant. A petition is not required to apply for an E-1, E-2, or R-1 nonimmigrant visa or admission as a TN nonimmigrant. A petition is only required to apply for a change to one of these classifications.
Emergency Justfication:
USCIS will be publishing a Final Rule titled "Temporary Agricultural Workers within the H-2A Nonimmigrant Classification; 1615-AB65". This Final Rule requires revision to the Form I-129. It is anticipated that this Final Rule will be published on December 17, 2008. Accordingly the Form I-129 revision will need to be approved prior to publication of the Final Rule.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
8 USC 1101
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1615-AB65
Final or interim final rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
Form I-129
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
382,548
368,948
0
13,600
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,056,632
1,014,607
0
42,025
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
122,415,360
125,442,320
0
-3,026,960
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The change can be attributed to the Final Rule titled "Temporary Agricultural Workers within the H-2A Nonimmigrant Classification; 1615-AB65."
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Hiroko Witherow 202 272-8410
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
12/12/2008
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