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OMB Control No:
1615-0072
ICR Reference No:
201702-1615-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201412-1615-013
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
I-881
Title:
Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Sec. 203 of Pub. L. 105-100)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/21/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/14/2017
Terms of Clearance:
Approved for two years due to partial GPEA compliance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2017
Responses
2,687
0
2,871
Time Burden (Hours)
14,115
0
16,323
Cost Burden (Dollars)
399,766
0
356,407
Abstract:
This form is used by non-immigrants to apply for suspension of deportation or Special Rule cancellation of removal. The information collected on this form is necessary in order for the USCIS to determine if it has jurisdiction over an individual applying for this release as well as to elicit information regarding the eligibility of an individual applying for this release, pursuant to section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA); Pub. L. 105-100.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 100 203
Name of Law: Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA)
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:
81 FR 71520
10/17/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 10586
02/14/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Sec. 203 of Pub. L. 105-100)
I-881
Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Sec. 203 of Pub. L. 105-100)
Biometric Services
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
2,687
2,871
0
0
-184
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
14,115
16,323
0
0
-2,208
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
399,766
356,407
0
0
43,359
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:
The overall annual burden in hours has decreased due to a lower agency estimate on the total number of respondents for the form. As a note, the annual burden in hours for the collection of biometrics has not decreased, as USCIS has determined this current total to be a correct agency estimate based on the new total of I-881 forms filed. USCIS is not revising the form or instructions at this time
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$496,335
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:
John Ramsay 202 646-4247 John.Ramsay@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:
02/14/2017
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