Approved. INS will provide a revised form, as agreed to in the INS memo dated 10/25/02, within two weeks of this collection's approval. Upon resubmission, INS will report on the status of automating this application process.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
10/31/2002
4,200
0
7,250
8,400
0
2,414
819,000
0
1,233,000
The INS needs this information to adjudicate filed by aliens requesting the Attorney General's consent to reapply for admission to the U.S. after deportation, removal or departure, as provided for under section 212. The current Form I-212 is out- dated and contains references to immigration law in effect before the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsiblity (IIRIR Act of 1996.
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.