This inforamtion is used to allow attoneys or representatives to file their entry of appearance for each matter before the Immigration Court, and to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security of the representation.
The difference in burden is due to an agency adjustment, specifically an increase in the number of respondents. Previously, EOIR estimated 165,614 respondents annually. At present, there are approximately 174,609 respondents annually. As the number of hours per response remained the same (6 minutes), the total burden hours increased from 16,561 to 17,460 burden hours, for a difference of 889 burden hours. Because of the higher number of respondents, the cost burden similarly increased to reflect the adjustment for the number of applicants.
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.