Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	Modified
DS-158 Legal Authority 06-25-2012.doc Supplementary Document	2012-07-06
DS-158 Supporting Statement 06-25-2012.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-07-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43819	Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0144	ICR Reference No: 201207-1405-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200907-1405-002
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/02/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/10/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2012
Responses	10,000	0	700,000
Time Burden (Hours)	10,000	0	700,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This form collects contact information, current employment information, and previous work experience information from aliens applying for nonimmigrant visas to enter the United States. The information collected is necessary to determine eligibility for certain Visa classifications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1101 Name of Law: The Immigration and Nationality Act
   EO: EO 12958 Name/Subject of EO: Enhanced Border Security and Visas Entry Reform Act of 2002
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 12903	03/02/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 40692	07/10/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant	DS-158	Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	10,000	700,000	0	0	-690,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,000	700,000	0	0	-690,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Department now uses an online application form (DS-160, Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa, OMB Number 1405-0182), for nonimmigrant visa applicants. The DS-160 is a dynamic, user-guided application system that replaces the DS-158 and several existing nonimmigrant visa application forms. However, as applicants and posts adjust to the electronic process and in case of technological failure of the DS-160, the Department is retaining the DS-158 and other forms used in conjunction with it.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/10/2012

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