Short-term
approval is granted to allow DOL additional time to respond to
questions posed by OMB in December 1992. These questions concerned
the timing of this clearance package relative to DOL's expected
publication of an NPRM for the H-1Bprogram, and the need to respond
to previous terms of clearance issued by OMB on 10/28/91.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1993
04/30/1993
10/31/1992
50,200
0
50,200
50,050
0
50,050
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM
BY EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO USE ALIE IN SPECIALTY OCCUPATION ON H-1B
VISAS WILL PERMIT DOL TO MEET FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT, AND OVERSIGHT
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.