THE USIA, WHICH HAS STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE J-1 VISA, HAS ADVISED OIT THAT WE MUST TIGHTEN OUR CONTROL ON THE DISTRIBUTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR IAP66A FORMS. THIS FORM, IAP66A USAGE REPORT, IS REQUIRED TO BE USED AS AN ANNUAL ACCOUNTING OF ALL IAP66A FORMS BY CONTROL NUMBER PROVIDED TO MISSIONS AND CONTRACTORS TO AVOID FRAUDULEN OBTAINING OF U.S. VISAS.
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.