TH FORM SSA-1294 HAS BEEN REVISED SO
THAT IT IS NOW USED ONLY BY INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN CANADA WHO ARE
APPLYING FOR U.S. SOCIAL SECURI BENEFITS. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED
ON THE APPLICATION FORM IS NEEDED AND USED BY SSA TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS COMPRISED OF
APPLICANTS ONLY IN CANADA WHO ARE APPLYING FOR U.S.
BENEFITS.
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.