These form
modifications may be used only when the associated regulations
become effective.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2011
724,143
0
693,902
525,658
0
513,010
2,607,405
0
1,575,340
The application forms and other
information requirements are necessary to the collection of
information from U.S. employers wishing to hire foreign workers for
temporary and permanent employment under the H-2A, H-2B, H-1b
(including H-1B1 and E3), H-1C, and PERM programs. The information
collected is used by the Secretary of Labor to make the necessary
certification in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality
Act as amended. The new collection is needed because two new rules
have significantly changed the method of obtaining the
certifications from the Secretary and the current collection
instruments, some of which are over 30 years old, do not suffice.
One of the forms will be used to Federalize a process that is
currently done differently by each State Workforce Agency.
The changes in burden are due
to the new 2009 proposed rulemaking, which changes various
requirements for submission. It is also due to accounting for some
information collections that were not accounted for before or
accounted for in 1205-0404, which the Department plans to
eliminate.
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.