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OMB Control No:
1653-0038
ICR Reference No:
201010-1653-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200804-1653-003
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USICE
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
07/08/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/28/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
Responses
1,787,525
0
73,660
Time Burden (Hours)
557,816
0
373,526
Cost Burden (Dollars)
74,000,000
0
0
Abstract:
SEVIS will be used by institutions and sponsors to provide notifications, reports, updates and data required by regulations on the institutions and program, as well as on student and exchange visitors. Additionally, DHS and DOS will use SEVIS to adjudicate benefits and services, track student and exchange visitor data, and to monitor institution and program sponsor compliance with current regulations.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 208 641
Name of Law: Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibilty Act of 1996
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 69095
11/10/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 8373
02/14/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Maintenance of SEVP Certification
I-17, I-17
Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student
,
Screen Shots
Management of Student Data (I-20 A-B)
I-20 A-B, I-20 A-B
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR NONIMMIGRANT (F-1) STUDENT STATUS - FOR ACADEMIC AND LANGUAGE STUDENTS
,
Screen Shots
Management of Student Data (I-20 M-N)
I-20 M-N, I-20 M-N
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR NONIMMIGRANT (M-1) STUDENT STATUS - FOR VOCATIONAL STUDENTS
,
Screen Shot
Optional Practical Training 12 Month Request
Optional Practical Training 17 Month Extension Request
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
1,787,525
73,660
0
1,713,865
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
557,816
373,526
0
184,290
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
74,000,000
0
0
74,000,000
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Changes to the burden in this collection were brought about by changes in the frequency of reporting and collection instruments.
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Markus Robinson 202 307-2308 markus.robinson@associates.dhs.gov
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:
02/28/2011
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