THE OF-179 IS COMPLETED BY ALL FOREIGN
NATIONALS WHO ARE APPLYING FOR IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S. THE FORM
PROVIDES INFORMATION 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 NEEDED, AND TO WHICH NATION THE APPLICANT
IS CHARGED.
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:
(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;
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.