The data collected on Form I-924 and
Form I-924A is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) to determine eligibility for an entity to be designated as
a regional center, under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program
created by section 610 of Public Law 102-395 (October 6, 1992). A
regional center is defined as any economic unit, public or private,
engaged in the promotion of economic growth, improved regional
productivity, job creation, and increased domestic capital
investment. Alien entrepreneurs ("EB-5 alien investors") admitted
to the United States under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA) may meet the job creation requirements under
INA section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) through the creation of indirect jobs
through capital investments made in commercial enterprises that are
affiliated with regional centers that are designated for
participation in the pilot program. The requirements for obtaining
and terminating the regional center designation for participation
in the pilot program are in 8 CFR 204.6(m)(3).
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.