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.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2022
2,438,068
0
2,438,068
407,157
0
407,157
0
0
0
The Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA), Public Law 105-277, 44 U.S.C. 3504 note (1998) requires federal agencies to use and accept electronic signatures, where practicable, when conducting official business with the public. In addition, Congress passed the E-Government Act of 2002, Public Law 107-347, 44 U.S.C. §§ 101, 3501, 3541, and 3601 notes (2002), to promote the use of the Internet and emerging technologies within and across Government agencies, provide citizen-centric Government information and services, reduce costs and burdens for businesses and other Government entities, promote access to high quality Government information and services across multiple channels, and transform agency operations by utilizing, where appropriate, best practices from public and private sector organizations.
As part of its ongoing effort to comply with GPEA and the E-Government Act of 2002, USCIS is transforming its business processes. This supporting statement is for part of the business transformation initiative called the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS). USCIS ELIS will collect information electronically and allow entities and individuals to electronically submit applications and petitions to USCIS. As part of the electronic collection of information, persons will create an account through the USCIS Identity Credentialling Access Management (USCIS ICAM) system.
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.
Section 2 GPEA - Public Law 105-277.docx
Public Law 107-347.pdf
USCIS Identity and Credentialing Access Management (ICAM)