Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187017	Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0106	ICR Reference No: 200810-1615-007
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 10/29/2008
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 10/31/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/28/2008
Terms of Clearance: DHS may begin using the revised form in conjunction with the effective date of the associated rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	2,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	430,000	0	0

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Abstract: Section 245(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), provides for the adjustment of status of a U nonimmigrant status holder to that of a person admitted for permanent residence. Upon the adjustment of status of the U-1 principal applicant, section 245(m)(3) of the INA allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to accord lawful permanent resident status to certain spouses, children, and parents based upon their relationship with the principal applicant. 8 CFR 245.24(g) provides for the use of the Form I-929 by applicants for such benefits.

Emergency Justfication: This form will need to be used once the Interim Rule "Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status; 1615-AA60" is published in the Federal Register.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1255 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1615-AA60	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant	Form I-929

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	0	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	430,000	0	0	430,000	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new requirement associated with the Interim Rule "Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for Aliens in T or U Nonimmigrant Status; 1615-AA60"

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 10/28/2008

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