Approved
consistent with the methodology explained in memo dated 12/7/01
regarding how this additional attestion is solicited.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2005
01/31/2005
2,000
0
0
4,000
0
0
0
0
0
Pub. L. 106-95, Section
101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of the Act, allows petitioning hospitals to
import registered nurses to work at those hospitals as
nonimmigrant. The information collection detailed in interim rule
(INS No. 2050-00) is necessary for the Service to make a
determination that the eligibility requirements and conditions are
met regarding the nurse/beneficiary.
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.