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.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2022
96,800
0
96,800
213,928
0
213,928
8,300,600
0
8,300,600
To date, through the filing of this form a U.S. citizen may facilitate the entry of his/her spouse or fiance(e) into the United States so that a marriage may be concluded within 90 days of entry between the U.S. citizen and the beneficiary of the petition. This form must be used to cover the provisions of section 1103 of the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act of 2000 which allows the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant. The I-129F is the only existing form which collects the requisite information so that an adjudicator can make the appropriate decisions.
There is an increase in the estimated annual time burden that resulted from the proposed program changes in the Biometric NPRM. Specifically, Biometrics processing time increased due to a change in methodology that is adjusted for the opportunity cost of traveling to and waiting at the ASC for USCIS to collection Biometrics.
There is no change in the estimated annual cost burden that resulted from the proposed program changes in the Biometric NPRM.
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.
Form I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
I129F BIO NPRM Supporting Statement 20191230.docx
NPRM_85FR177_09112020.pdf
Reference Citations - INA Sec 214(d)(1).doc
Petition for Alien Fiance(e)