Application for Travel Document

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document Form	Modified
I-131-Supporting Statement-Fee Rule- REV.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-11-27
I131-INS-TOC-2019FeeRule-10082019.docx Supplementary Document	2019-11-06
SORN DHS-USCIS-ICE-CBP-001.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-12-06
Reference Citation 11-5-07.doc Supplementary Document	2017-01-03
privacy-pia-uscis-claims3-03.25.16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-03
privacy-pia-uscis-camino- 05.26.15.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-03
DHS-USCIS-007 BIS 10.19.16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
204981	Passport-Style Photographs	Modified
204980	Biometrics	Modified
20254	Application for Travel Document Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0013	ICR Reference No: 201910-1615-037
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201812-1615-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: I-131
Title: Application for Travel Document
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/23/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/27/2019
Terms of Clearance: 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
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2022
Responses	947,920	0	947,920
Time Burden (Hours)	1,207,728	0	1,207,728
Cost Burden (Dollars)	146,072,480	0	146,072,480

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Abstract: This application is used by permanent residents or conditional residents, refugees or asylees, and aliens aboard seeking to apply for a travel document to lawfully reenter the United States or to be paroled for humanitarian purposes into the United States.

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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:
1615-AC18	Proposed rulemaking	84 FR 62280	11/14/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Travel Document	I-131	Application for Travel Document
Biometrics
Passport-Style Photographs

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: USCIS modified the fee requirements for requests for Advance Parole (AP) and Refugee Travel Documents (RTDs) filed in connection with a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Specifically, the filing fee for Form I-131 will be required if the applicant is requesting AP or an RTD and the applicant has a pending Form I-485 that was filed prior to July 30, 2007, or on/after the effective date of the new fee schedule. The instructions are being amended to indicate that individuals who are abroad and have lost their Advance Parole Document will need to file Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), to request a travel document to return to the United States.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $271,966,500

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: 11/27/2019

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