The data is used by the USCIS when
conducting an on-site visit at a school that submitted a
certification application in SEVIS after the preliminary enrollment
period. The checklist is used to verify that the school is a
bonafide school and has adequate finances to support the operation.
Additionally, the checklist will assist in the verification that
the DSO meets the requirements and that the school has been and
will be in compliance with existing record keeping and reporting
requirements.
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.