Secondary Inspections Tool

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
PTA USCIS-TPO 20080131 PRIV Final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-14	Available
PIA USCIS CIV Update 20100426 signed.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-14	Available
SORN.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-14	Available
Reference Citations.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-14	Available
Published 30-day notice 7-27-11.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-13	Available
Published 60-Day Notice 5-13-11.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-03-13	Available
Supporting Statement 1615-NEW SIT - 2012-12-7(c).doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2012-12-10	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
201545	Secondary Inspections Tools	Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0125	ICR Reference No: 201203-1615-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: OMB-65
Title: Secondary Inspections Tool
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/14/2012
Terms of Clearance: USCIS will display the information collection instructions at all field offices and at the location where the biometrics are collected from respondents.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,381,180	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	695,638	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Secondary Inspections Tool (SIT) is an internet-based tool that processes, displays, and retrieves biometric and biographic data from the Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) within the US-Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) system. USCIS trained staff in USCIS District/ Field Offices will be instructed to use SIT at the time of a required interview in connection with an immigration or naturalization benefit request, or at the time of an individual's appearance at a USCIS District/Field Office to receive a document evidencing an immigration benefit, following a required appearance at an Application Support Center (ASC) for fingerprinting. To use SIT, USCIS trained staff must take a photograph of the individual and two fingerprints and input the biometric information into SIT. Forms requiring SIT verification will be updated to notify an individual of this requirement. To provide fingerprints for SIT, the individual must first place his or her left index finger in the biometric machine, and then his or her right index finger. SIT compares the biometric data (fingerprint and photograph) and biographical information with biometrics and biographic information previously taken at an ASC using a 1:1 verification. USCIS will utilize SIT to verify an individual's identity, to determine if he or she has any other identities, A numbers, or Department of State system warnings for Watch List hits, such as terrorists, active wants and warrants from the FBI, and other serious criminal immigration offenses.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 28057	05/13/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 44945	07/27/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Secondary Inspections Tools

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	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	8,381,180	0	0	8,381,180	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	695,638	0	0	695,638	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: An applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual residing in the United States at the time of filing an application or petition, may be required to appear for fingerprinting or for an interview in connection with his or her immigration or naturalization benefit request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,385,624

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 06/14/2012

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