Approved as an extension of the current collection, without the proposed changes, consistent with the memo from Richard Sloan at INS dated 8/9/00. Approval is for 6 months, during which time INS will work on revising the entire I-129 form including the H supplement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
08/31/2000
368,948
0
368,948
1,014,607
0
706,904
104,630,000
0
40,584,000
This form is used by an employer to petition for an alien to come to the United States temporarily to perform services or labor or to receive training. The form is also used by an employer to petition for an extension of stay or change in status for a nonimmigrant worker.
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).
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(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
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