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
36 Months From Approved
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USCIS uses the data collected on Form
I-129L to determine a foreign national beneficiary’s eligibility
for L-1A and L-1B classification. The form is also used to
determine whether, in advance of filing the individual L-1
petition, certain petitioning companies or organizations have
established the required intracompany relationship for an LZ
Blanket petition. An employer uses this form to petition USCIS for
the beneficiary to temporarily enter the United States as a
nonimmigrant. An employer also uses this form to request an
extension of stay or change of status on behalf of the beneficiary.
The form standardizes these requests and ensures that the
information required for assessing eligibility is provided by the
petitioner about themselves and the beneficiary. The form also
enables USCIS to compile data required for an annual report to
Congress assessing the effectiveness and utilization of certain
nonimmigrant classifications.
Original Form I-129 has been
separated into multiple variants to be used by the specific
individual impacted by the employment classification. Form I-129Lis
created for all persons who previously filed USCIS Form I-129 and
selected the L classification.
$35,264,230
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Uncollected
Melanie Frank 202 527-4488
melanie.r.frank2@uscis.dhs.gov
No
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.