The agency is instructed to continue efforts to reduce the burden of this collection, including, but not limited to, incorporating the form into the DS-156 and restricting the number of visa applicants required to submit the form based on the type of visa requested or sponsoring organization. In addition, the agency should reexamine its statement that this form imposes no additional burden on the Federal government as that may imply that the Federal government makes no additional use of the information collected.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2005
07/31/2005
07/31/2002
960,000
0
9,600,000
9,600,000
0
9,600,000
0
0
0
Consular officers use the DS-157 in conjunction with the existing DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) to collect the information required to determine the eligibility and classification of aliens seeking nonimmigrant visas.
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.