Discontinuation of forms DS-2007 and DS-1972

Discontinuation of Forms DS-2007 and DS-1972 in OMB Number 1405-0105

The DS-1972 was originally created to process both the request for driver licenses and/or personal tax exemption card for individuals of a foreign mission or international organization with privileges and immunities and their eligible family members. As majority of OFM’s documents have been automated, the requests for a driver license and personal tax exemption card are now two separate actions. Since the requests are now separated, the DS-1972 is no longer in automation. Both requests are completed using the DS-1972T and DS-1972D online. Separating the actions streamlines processing times, promotes data validation, and ensures the federal government accurately accounts for the number of respondents and responses per data collection form.

With improved data validation and the automation of the DS-2003, DS-2004, and DS-2005, identifying dependents on the DS-2007 is now duplicative. The same information is captured during the notification of arrival and request for privileges and immunities through the DS-2003, DS-2004 and DS-2005. The system immediately connects all principals to their respective dependents regardless if they travel to the U.S. at a later date. The processor will process the dependent action through the notification of arrival. Thus, the DS-2007 is no longer needed.