Approved for 9 months. Upon resubmission, DHS will address the following: (1) how the NSEERS program is folded into the US VISIT system for entry and exit; (2) how DHS informs the public prior to entry into the U.S. of their requirements under NSEERS program; and (3) whether and how the NSEERS program will be revised (through regulatory changes or revisions to the information collection requirements), in light of US VISIT, particularly with respect to the "call-in" portion of the program. Further, DHS will provide, by data element, the utility of each piece of information collected under this clearance, based upon the information gathered to date. The Department shall assess the utility of this information in identifying individuals who pose a terrorist threat to the U.S. Further, DHS will transfer this collection from the former INS OMB number (1115-0254) to the appropriate DHS OMB number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/29/2004
06/30/2003
140,000
0
140,000
70,000
0
70,000
0
0
0
This information collection is contained in the INS final rule which amends the regulations to require certain nonimmigrant aliens to make specific reports to the INS upon arrival; approximately 30 days after arrival; every 12 months after arrival; upon certain events, such as change of address, employment, or schoo; and at the time they leave the United States.
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.