USCIS will begin
using the 12/23/16 version of the form and instructions on December
23, 2016 and the 06/27/17 version as of June 27, 2017. Approved for
two years only due to partial GPEA compliance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2016
11,939
0
8,070
21,848
0
10,152
13,132,900
0
0
The form is used to petition for
classification as an alien entrepreneur as provided by sections
121(b) and 162(b) of the Immigration Act of 1990. The data
collected on this form will be used by USCIS to determine
eligibility for the requested immigration benefit.
US Code:
8 USC
1153 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
There has been an increase of
11,696 in the burden hours previously reported for this information
collection. This is due to an increase the number of respondents
estimated to submit this form.
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.