Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form I-131A Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) Form	Modified
Authority-CFR-2016-title8-vol1-sec103-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
Authority-CFR-2012-title8-vol1-sec211-1.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
Authority-CFR-2012-title8-vol1-sec103-2.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
PIA-CAMINO.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
PIA-CLAIMS 3.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
SORN - A-File.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
SORN - Benefits.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-31
PTA, USCIS -Form I-131A, 20180419, PRIV final.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-30
I131A-INS-TOC-EXT+Sign-30Day-05012018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-30
I131A-FRM-TOC-EXT+Sign-30Day-05012018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-30
Published 30-day FRN (5-25-2018).docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-30
Published 60-day FRN (3-13-2018).docx Supplementary Document	2018-05-30
I-131A SS (4-15-2018).docx Supporting Statement A	2018-05-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
221129	Biometrics	Modified
221124	Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0135	ICR Reference No: 201805-1615-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201610-1615-014
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: I-131A
Title: Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/13/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2021	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2019
Responses	8,220	0	30,000
Time Burden (Hours)	8,590	0	31,350
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,013,900	0	7,350,000

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Abstract: Form I-131A has a single use. A lawful permanent resident, who is traveling overseas and is not in possession of a valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card or other evidence of lawful permanent resident status, may use this form to apply for a Travel Document within one year of his or her last departure from the United States. The lawful permanent resident must submit the application in person at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate. The decision on Form I-131A is entirely discretionary and may not be appealed. Furthermore, DHS may revoke or terminate a Travel Document at any time. If the Form I-131A is approved, DOS or DHS will issue a Travel Document, generally valid for 30 days, which will allow the lawful permanent resident to board a vessel or aircraft, travel to the United States, and present him or herself at a U.S. port-of-entry for inspection as a returning lawful permanent resident. A Travel Document is not a guarantee of admission or other form of entry into the United States, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will carry out all required inspection procedures upon the alien’s arrival at a U.S. port of entry.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1103 Name of Law: U.S. Code
   US Code: 8 USC 1158 Name of Law: U.S. Code
   US Code: 8 USC 1182 Name of Law: U.S. Code
   US Code: 8 USC 1203 Name of Law: U.S. Code
   US Code: 8 USC 1204 Name of Law: U.S. Code
  

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:
	83 FR 10868	03/13/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 24329	05/25/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Biometrics
Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)	I-131A	Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	8,220	30,000	0	-21,780	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,590	31,350	0	-22,760	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,013,900	7,350,000	0	-5,336,100	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There is a 32,378 decrease in the time burden last reported for this information collection. This decrease is due to a decrease in the estimated number of respondents for Form I-131A.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,712,600

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 08/31/2018

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