The agency is
not required to display the expiration date on this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1999
10/31/1999
12/31/1996
150,000
0
150,000
172,845
0
172,485
0
0
0
Form 8843 is used by an alien
individual to explain the basis of the individual's claim that he
or she is able to exclude days of presence in the U.S. because the
individual is a teacher/trainee or student, professional athlete,
or has a medical condition or problem.
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.