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OMB Control No:
1405-0119
ICR Reference No:
201407-1405-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201105-1405-001
Agency/Subagency:
STATE/AFA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-NONIMMIGRANT)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/03/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/21/2014
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2014
Responses
325,000
0
350,000
Time Burden (Hours)
243,750
0
262,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,275,000
0
0
Abstract:
The Form DS-2019 is a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. This form is used by potential Exchange Visitor Program participants to request a J-1 visa at American Embassies and Consulates abroad. The DS-2019 is the document that provides the information needed to identify an individual and spouse and dependents (where applicable) seeking to enter the U.S. as an Exchange Visitor (J-1 or J-2 status). [Title 8, Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; 22 CFR Part 62; and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act].
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
22 USC 2451
Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
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:
79 FR 26801
05/09/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 42392
07/21/2014
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
Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-NONIMMIGRANT)
DS-2019
Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (J-NONIMMIGRANT)
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
325,000
350,000
0
0
-25,000
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
243,750
262,500
0
0
-18,750
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,275,000
0
0
0
2,275,000
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Burden changes due to decrease in number of exchange visitors and inclusion of previous omitted postage costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,787,400
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:
Jennifer Nupp 202 632-9293
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:
07/21/2014
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