Approved until March 2014 while EOIR works towards making this collection fully electronic.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2012
28,868
0
33,980
2,887
0
3,398
0
0
170,000
This information is used to allow attorneys or representatives to file their entry of appearance for each matter before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and to notify the Department of Homeland Security of their representation.
The difference in hour burden is due to an agency adjustment, specifically a decrease in the number of respondents. Previously, EOIR estimated that there are approximately 33,980 respondents annually and EOIR currently estimates 28,868 respondents. The number of hours per response (6 minutes) remains the same, so the difference in hour burden is due to fluctuations in the number of respondents.
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.