Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, R Classifications

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form I-129MISC Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, or R Classification Form	Modified
I-129MISC-Supporting Statement-FinalFeeRule.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-03
Reference Cites.doc Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-USCIS-PIA-003b_02282017.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-USCIS-018_SORN_07312018.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-USCIS-007_SORN_10192016.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-UCSIS-PIA-016_CLAIMS3_09052008.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-USCIS-PIA-061_03152016.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07
DHS-USCIS-ICE-CBP-001_SORN_11212013.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
238473	Attachment 1-Additional Beneficiary for Form I-129MISC	Unchanged
238472	R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC	Unchanged
238471	Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Alien Supplement to Form I-129MISC	Unchanged
238470	P Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC	Unchanged
238469	H-3 Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC	Unchanged
238467	Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, or R Classification Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1615-0145	ICR Reference No: 202008-1615-027
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202008-1615-022
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: I-129MISC
Title: Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, R Classifications
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/04/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/04/2020
Terms of Clearance: This form change is approved to take effect on October 2, 2020. USCIS will display both the current version and the new Fee Rule version of the form for a period of time up to the effective date of the new form, which is concurrent with the effective date of the associated rulemaking (October 2, 2020). USCIS will clearly identify filing dates for each form version and provide instructions on when and how to correctly file both versions. Upon the effective date of the new version of the form, USCIS will remove the old version of the form from its website. Approved for two years only due to partial GPEA compliance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	64,089	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	107,847	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	14,831,485	0	0

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Abstract: USCIS uses the data collected on this form to determine eligibility for the requested nonimmigrant classification and/or requests to extend or change nonimmigrant status. An employer (or agent or sponsor, where applicable) uses this form to petition USCIS for an alien to temporarily enter as an H-3, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant. An employer (or agent or sponsor, where applicable) also uses this form to request an extension of stay of an H-3, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant worker or to change the status of an alien currently in the United States as a nonimmigrant to H-3, P, Q, or R. The form serves the purpose of standardizing requests for H-3, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant workers, and ensuring that basic information required for assessing eligibility is provided by the petitioner while requesting that beneficiaries be classified under the H-3, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant employment categories. It also assists USCIS in compiling information required by Congress annually to assess effectiveness and utilization of certain nonimmigrant classification.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1184 Name of Law: Admission of Nonimmigrants
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1615-AC18	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 46788	08/03/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
R-1 Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, or R Classification	I-129MISC	Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker: H-3, P, Q, R Classifications
Attachment 1-Additional Beneficiary for Form I-129MISC
Q-1 International Cultural Exchange Alien Supplement to Form I-129MISC
H-3 Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC
P Classification Supplement to Form I-129MISC

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	64,089	0	0	64,089	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	107,847	0	0	107,847	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	14,831,485	0	0	14,831,485	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The original Form I-129 has been separated into several different forms covering different nonimmigrant employment visa classifications. Form I-129MISC is filed by petitioners seeking to employ nonimmigrants under the H-3, P, Q, or R classifications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,015,305

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? No

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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: 09/04/2020

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