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. DHS must respond to public comments on the information collection contained
within the associated rule and seek OMB approval prior to collecting this information.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2022
224,000
0
224,000
1,496,700
0
1,496,700
46,968,000
0
46,968,000
The information collected on this application will be used to determine whether an alien applying for asylum and/or withholding of removal in the United States is classifiable as a refugee, or eligible for protection under the Convention Against Torture, and is eligible to remain in the United States.
In connection with the Global Asylum rule, DHS USCIS and DOJ propose to make changes to the I-589 form and instructions, including:
⢠Revising questions related to harm or mistreatment, prior applications for refugee status or for asylum and withholding of removal, and adverse discretionary factors related to asylum eligibility.
⢠Revising instructions related to asylum and withholding of removal eligibility, consequences associated with filing frivolous applications, confidentiality, and adverse discretionary factors related to asylum eligibility.
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.
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