Approved
consistent with clarification in INS memo of 7-13-99 and revised
form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
07/31/1999
20,000
0
20,000
40,000
0
40,000
1,600,000
0
1,600,000
These medical certifications will be
used to support an applicant's claim to an exception of the
literacy and history/government knowledge requirements found in
section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The INS
Adjudication Officers are not medical doctors and should not be
placed in the position of making medical determinations. These
certifications, which are executed by licensed health care
providers, are needed to support the applicant's claim of an
exception to this naturalization requirement.
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.