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OMB Control No:
0970-0278
ICR Reference No:
202508-0970-005
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202402-0970-002
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
ORR-UACB
Title:
Unaccompanied Alien Children Sponsor Application Packet
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:
02/27/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/14/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Approval is consistent with the understanding that ORR will ensure compliance with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and work with OMB to update its system of records notice (SORN), titled 09-80-0321 ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau Administrative Program Records, which was previously published on December 12, 2024 at 89 FR 100500, to ensure it accurately reflects the changes outlined in this revision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
02/28/2029
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2026
Responses
697,301
0
654,315
Time Burden (Hours)
608,319
0
439,455
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Bureau provides care and custody for unaccompanied alien children until they can be safely released to a sponsor, repatriated to their home country, or obtain legal status. ORR funds residential care provider facilities that provide temporary housing and other services to children in ORR custody. Generally, care provider facilities are State licensed (with the exception of those located in states unwilling to consider them for licensure and temporary emergency or influx facilities) and ORR requirements to ensure a high-level quality of care. Services provided at care provider facilities include, but are not limited to, education, recreation, vocational training, acculturation, nutrition, medical, mental health, legal, and case management. ORR uses several instruments directly related to the care of unaccompanied alien children. The forms in this information collection allow ORR to achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other legal requirements related to the assessment of potential sponsors for unaccompanied alien children. This request is to add three new forms to the information collection and revise four existing forms. Details about changes are described in section A15.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
6 USC 279
Name of Law: Homeland Security Act
US Code:
8 USC 1232
Name of Law: William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA)
PL:
Pub.L. 119 - 21 87001(b)(1)
Name of Law: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 4 1101(c)
Name of Law: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
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:
90 FR 17438
04/25/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 39194
08/14/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Affidavit of Financial Support (SAP-8)
SAP-8, SAP-8 (Spanish)
Affidavit of Financial Support
,
Affidavit of Financial Support - Spanish
Authorization for Release of Information (Form SAP-2)
SAP-2, SAP-2
Authorization for Release of Information
,
Authorization for Release of Information - Spanish
Authorization for Release of Information (Forms FRP-2) - Recordkeeping
FRP-2 (Spanish), FRP-2, ARI, Form FRP-2
Authorization for Release of Information
,
Authorization for Release of Information
,
Authorization for Release of Information - Sponsor Experience App
DNA Testing Instructions (Form SAP-10)
Family Reunification Application (Form SAP-3)
SAP-3, SAP-3, SAP-3
Family Reunification Application
,
Family Reunification Application - Sponsor Experience App
,
Family Reunification Application - Spanish
Family Reunification Application (Forms FRP-3) - Recordkeeping
FRP-3 (Spanish), FRP-3, FRA FRP-3
Family Reunification Application
,
Family Reunification Application
,
Family Reunification Application - Sponsor Experience App
Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Initial Fingerprinting
SAP-5 (Spanish), SAP-5
Fingerprinting Instructions
,
Fingerprinting Instructions - Spanish
Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Mobile Fingerprinting
SAP-5, SAP-5 (Spanish)
Fingerprinting Instructions
,
Fingerprinting Instructions - Spanish
Fingerprinting Instructions (Forms FRP-7) - Recordkeeping
FRP-7, FRP-7 (Spanish)
Fingerprint Instructions
,
Fingerprint Instructions
Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Form SAP-6)
SAP-6 (Spanish), Form SAP-6
Letter of Designation for Care of Child
,
Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Spanish)
Letter of Designation for Care of Minor (Forms FRP-9) - Recordkeeping
FRP-9 (Spanish), FRP-9
Letter of Designation for Care of a Minor
,
Letter of Designation for Care of a Minor
Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases (Form SAP-9)
SAP- 9, SAP-9 (Spanish)
Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases
,
Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases - Spanish
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
697,301
654,315
0
42,986
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
608,319
439,455
0
168,864
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
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:
This request is to add three new forms to the information collection and revise four existing forms. Details about changes are described in section A15.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,815,622
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Molly Buck 202 205-4724 mary.buck@acf.hhs.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:
08/14/2025
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