CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Worksheet

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DHS-7001 CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Form	Form and Instruction	New	Available
PRA DHS 7001 Citations.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-09-06	Available
30 - Day Notice 9-6-06.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-09-06	Available
PRA DHS 7001 60-Day Notice.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-09-06	Available
PRA DHS 7001 Supp. B.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2006-09-06	Available
PRA DHS Form 7001 Supp. 9-6-06.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-09-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44790	CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Form	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0103	ICR Reference No: 200608-1615-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Worksheet
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/15/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/21/2006
Terms of Clearance: Approved for only one year due to lack of GPEA compliance.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2007	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,600	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection will be used by the Citizenship and Immigration (CIS) Ombudsman to identify problem areas, propose changes, and assist individuals experiencing problems during the processing of an immigration benefit with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 296 452 Name of Law: The Homeland Security Act of 2002
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 37085	06/29/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 52552	09/06/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Form	DHS-7001	CIS Ombudsman Case Problem Submission Worksheet

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,600	0	0	2,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,600	0	0	2,600	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)Ombudsman was created under section 452 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-296) to: (1) assist individuals and employers in resolving problems with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); (2) to identify areas in which individuals and employers have problems in dealing with USCIS; and (3) to the extent possible, propose changes in the administrative practices of USCIS to mitigate problems. This form is used by an applicant who is experiencing problems with USCIS during the processing of an immigration benefit.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $106,500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/21/2006

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