BIOGRAPHIC DATA FOR VISA PURPOSES

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
124123	BIOGRAPHIC DATA FOR VISA PURPOSES Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0016	ICR Reference No: 198401-1405-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 197906-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: BIOGRAPHIC DATA FOR VISA PURPOSES
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 03/16/1984
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/05/1984
Terms of Clearance: This request for approval of collection of information is denied because the accompanying supporting statement does not contain sufficient data to determine whether the collection has practical utility. Submission must contain copies of pertinent regulation and explanations of measures the agency has taken to eliminate duplication, reduce burden and tabulate data.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		03/16/1984	01/31/1984
Responses	0	0	500,000
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	166,666
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: OF-179 IS COMPLETED BY ALL FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO ARE APPLYING FOR IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S. THE FORM PROVIDES INFO. TO CONSULAR OFFICERS ADJUDICATING THE APPLICATION AS TO THE BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT, THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION, WHETHER POLICE OR OTHER TYPES OF CLEARANCES ARE NEEDE AND TO WHICH NATION THE APPLICANT IS CHARGEABLE.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
BIOGRAPHIC DATA FOR VISA PURPOSES	OF-179

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 01/05/1984

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