This information collection is approved for 10 months to provide DHS time to transition to the paperless I-94W (ESTA). Approval of future submissions of this ICR are contingent on elimination (or substantial reduction) in the use of the I-94W.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2008
47,924,380
0
17,924,380
8,373,251
0
1,339,009
185,546,280
0
107,546,000
These forms are part of the manifest requirements imposed by the Immigration and Nationality Act and are required upon arrival of any person arriving in the United States from any place outside the United States. CBP is proposing to add 4 data elements to these forms. In addition, CBP is developing a website called the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) that will automate the I-94W.
US Code:
8 USC 264
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
The increase is due to the proposed addition of 4 data elements on these two forms, and to account for a new website, ESTA, which is under development. Collection of these data elements are needed for national security.
$36,000,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Tracey Denning 202 927-0197
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.