This information collection has been extended until 3/2003 to allow for the redesign of the I-129. OMB will note that this is a one time extension and INS shall resubmit this redesigned form by March 2003. Upon resubmission of this information collection, INS will document the timeline for this form's compliance with GPEA requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
03/31/2002
368,948
0
368,948
1,014,607
0
1,014,607
168,676,000
0
168,676,000
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.