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OMB Control No:
1615-0101
ICR Reference No:
200805-1615-019
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200609-1615-006
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Document Verification Request and Document Verification Request Supplement
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:
07/08/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/28/2008
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2008
Responses
10,238,232
0
500,000
Time Burden (Hours)
849,773
0
41,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,802,574
0
20,045,000
Abstract:
In the verification process, a participating agency validates an applicantÂ’s immigration status by inputting identifying information into the Verification Information System (VIS), which executes immigration status queries against a range of data sources. If VIS returns an immigration status and the benefit-issuing agency does not find a material discrepancy with the response and the documents provided by the applicant, the verification process is complete. Then, the agency may use that immigration status information in determining whether or not to issue the benefit. In some cases, agencies that do not access the automated verification system may query USCIS by filing Form G-845. There is also a document called the Form G-845S that was developed for use by only the agencies that administered the benefits mandated by IRCA.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 208 642
Name of Law: Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility 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:
73 FR 11654
03/04/2008
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
73 FR 28492
05/16/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Document Verification Request and Document Verification Request Supplement
No Number, Supplement to G-845, G-845S, G-845
Supplement to Document Verification Request
,
Document Verification Request
,
Document Verification Request
,
Verification Information System
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
10,238,232
500,000
0
0
9,738,232
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
849,773
41,500
0
0
808,273
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
1,802,574
20,045,000
0
0
-18,242,426
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:
There has been an increase of 808,273 in the burden hours associated with this information collection. In previous submissions, USCIS would always report the number of respondents submitting the G-845, G-845S and the Supplement, but USCIS never reported the number of electronic queries conducted by the respondent prior to submitting the G-845, G-845S and Supplement for verification. USCIS previously submitted the screen shots of the Verification Information System for OMB approval along with the G-845, G-845S and Supplement but never accounted for the number of electronic queries. This submission corrects that oversight.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,200,355
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:
Stephen Tarragon 202-272-8358 stephen.tarragon@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:
05/28/2008
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