Approved
consistent with clarifications and changes described in INS memo of
7-27-99. INS will make the changes described in the memo including
changing the fee listed on the form and submit them to OMB.
Approval is for one year after which time INS will report on the
streamlining of this form. INS will also provide complete answers
to remaining questions conderning utility and burden as soon as
possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2000
08/31/2000
07/31/1999
368,948
0
281,580
706,904
0
537,818
40,584,000
0
0
This form is used for an employer to
petition for an alien to come to the U.S. temporarily to perform
services or labor or to receive training. The form is also for an
employer to petition for an extension of stay or change in status
for a nonimmigrant worker. The form merges the prior I-129L, I-126,
I-539, and I-506 as they relate to temporary workers.
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.
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker