Approved with
changes to form to ensure consistency with fee rule. Upon
resubmission, DHS will provide timeframes for the implementation of
alternative fee remittance systems, including but not limited to:
Department of State collection of the fee, wire transfer of the
fee. DHS will continue to explore other mechanisms for fee
collection and implement additional options, as appropriate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2007
06/30/2007
600,000
0
0
192,000
0
0
60,000,000
0
0
This form is used by nonimmigrant
students and exchange visitors to submit the fee authorized by
Pub.L. 104-208, Subtitle D, Section 641. Additionally, this
information is required to send receipt to the student or exchange
visitor upon payment and to positively identify that a particular
student or exchange visitor has paid the fee.
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.