Prior terms of
clearance continue to apply. OMB files this comment in accordance
with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to
conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current
approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number,
the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For
future submissions of this information collection, reference the
OMB Control Number provided. OMB files this comment in accordance
with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to
conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current
approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number,
the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For
future submissions of this information collection, reference the
OMB Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OIRA is
withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the
final rule, the agency must submit to OIRA a summary of all
comments related to the information collection contained in the
proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly
indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result
of these comments. Any previous terms of clearance continue to
apply.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
333,891
0
333,891
1,631,400
0
1,631,400
78,027,021
0
78,027,021
USCIS uses the data collected on this
form to determine eligibility for the requested nonimmigrant
petition and/or requests to extend or change nonimmigrant status.
An employer uses this form to petition USCIS for an alien to
temporarily enter as a nonimmigrant. An employer also uses this
form to request an extension of stay or change of status on behalf
of the alien worker. The form serves the purpose of standardizing
requests for nonimmigrant workers, and ensuring that basic
information required for assessing eligibility is provided by U.S.
employers while seeking that beneficiaries be classified under
certain nonimmigrant employment categories. It also assists USCIS
in compiling information required by Congress annually to assess
effectiveness and utilization of certain nonimmigrant
classifications.
There has been a decrease in
the estimated total hour burden and estimated cost burden for this
collection of information as a result of the decrease in the
estimated number of responses for Form I-129. The H1-B
pre-registration process will reduce the number of Form I-129s
filed by prospective employers, as complete Form I-129 petitions
will only be filed for beneficiaries selected during the H-1B
pre-registration random selection process. No changes have been
made to the form or instructions.
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.