The Migration survey will provide
information on contemporary migration patterns, such as multiple
years of entry, time outside the United States, and emigration, as
well as on naturalization and monetary remittances. This survey
will be the only source of nationally representative data on
multiple years of entry to and emigration from the United States,
the demographic characteristics of those migrants and emigrants,
and on international remittances. Collecting these data will assist
the U. S. Census Bureau, other government agencies, and other
researchers to improve the quality of international migration
estimates and to determine changes in migration patterns that are
related to the nations population composition.
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.