This collection
is not approved at this time, as changes are not needed until the
final rule becomes effective. DHS/USCIS is reminded to resubmit
this form for approval in conjunction with the final rule.
DHS/USCIS is reminded that when the cost of administering a form is
completely offset by fees paid by the public, those figures do not
constitute costs to the Federal government and should not be
reported here.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2008
368,948
0
368,948
998,357
0
998,357
47,963,000
0
47,963,000
Form I-129 is necessary for an
employer to petition for an alien to come to the U.S. temporarily
to perform services or labor, or to receive training, in the
following categories: as an H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2,
P-1, P-2, P-3, or Q nonimmigrant worker. This form is also used to
petition for an extension of stay change of status for an alien as
an E-1, E-2, R-1, or TN nonimmigrant.
US Code:
8
USC 1101a Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
There has been an increase in
the number of respondents as a result of the Relioious Worker
regulations.
$0
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Irene Hoffman 202
272-8410
No
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.