INS will include
the burden statement on this information collection by August 1,
2002. INS will ensure that all information collection requests will
contain both the OMB number and burden statement upon dissemination
to the public for use. INS will notify OMB on August 1, 2002
verifying that the burden statement has been included in this
information collection. INS will publish a notice in the Fedeal
Register by July 5, 2002 stating: (1) the name of this information
collection, (2) the OMB number associated with this information
collection, (3) the burden associated with this information
collection, (4) where individuals may send comments or suggestions
regarding this information collection (5) the date on which items
(2) through (4) will be posted on SEVIS (August 1, 2002). INS will
include the OMB number on this information collection by July 1,
2002.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
5
0
0
1,040,850
0
0
0
0
0
SEVIS will be used by institutions and
sponsors to provide notifications, reports, updates and data
required by regulations on the institutions and program, as well as
on student and exchange visitors. Additionally, INS and DOS will
use SEVIS to adjudicate benefits and services, track student and
exchange visitor data, and to monitor institution and program
sponsor compliance with current regulations.
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.