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OMB Control No:
1615-0135
ICR Reference No:
201910-1615-038
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201805-1615-009
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
I-131A
Title:
Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
12/23/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/27/2019
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OIRA is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OIRA a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments. Any previous terms of clearance continue to apply.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2021
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2021
Responses
8,220
0
8,220
Time Burden (Hours)
8,590
0
8,590
Cost Burden (Dollars)
2,013,900
0
2,013,900
Abstract:
Form I-131A has a single use. A lawful permanent resident, who is traveling overseas and is not in possession of a valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card or other evidence of lawful permanent resident status, may use this form to apply for a Travel Document within one year of his or her last departure from the United States. The lawful permanent resident must submit the application in person at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate. The decision on Form I-131A is entirely discretionary and may not be appealed. Furthermore, DHS may revoke or terminate a Travel Document at any time. If the Form I-131A is approved, DOS or DHS will issue a Travel Document, generally valid for 30 days, which will allow the lawful permanent resident to board a vessel or aircraft, travel to the United States, and present him or herself at a U.S. port-of-entry for inspection as a returning lawful permanent resident. A Travel Document is not a guarantee of admission or other form of entry into the United States, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will carry out all required inspection procedures upon the alien’s arrival at a U.S. port of entry.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
8 USC 1103
Name of Law: U.S. Code
US Code:
8 USC 1158
Name of Law: U.S. Code
US Code:
8 USC 1182
Name of Law: U.S. Code
US Code:
8 USC 1203
Name of Law: U.S. Code
US Code:
8 USC 1204
Name of Law: U.S. Code
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1615-AC18
Proposed rulemaking
84 FR 62280
11/14/2019
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
I-131A
Application for Carrier Document
Biometrics
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The fee for Form I-131A has been separated from the fee for Form I-131. For consistency with this separation and in order to avoid confusion, Form I-131A has been retitled Form I-131A, Application for Carrier Documentation. Changes were made to allow non-immigrants traveling abroad on an Advance Parole Document (Form I-512 or I-512L) or Employment Authorization Documents with travel endorsement (Form I-766), to apply for Carrier Documentation where their documents have been lost, stolen, or damaged overseas. The addition creates a formal process for lost, stolen, or damaged Advance Parole Documents/Employment Authorization Documents with travel endorsement, which currently does not exist.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$2,712,600
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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:
Manuel Avendano 202 272-9747 manuel.a.avendano@uscis.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:
11/27/2019
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