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.