Arrival and Departure Record and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Emergency
10/13/2023
Approved without change
10/19/2023
10/12/2023
Approved for 6 months contingent on the agency beginning normal clearnace procedures to revise the collection (i.e., issuing a 60-day FRN for public comment) within 60 days of OIRA approval. Previous terms of clearance continue to apply and are copied below:
Terms of clearance: CBP will collect data on the efficacy of the âliveâ facial photograph to support identification and screening and to deter malafide actors. Additionally, CBP will collect data to determine how well the "liveness" test works across different demographic groups in order to assess whether the new biometrics collection is both equitable and reliable. This information will be provided to OIRA at the next revision or renewal action.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2024
6 Months From Approved
05/31/2026
24,717,623
0
24,687,623
4,583,103
0
4,576,603
178,283,850
0
432,149,201
Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) and Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure) are used to document a traveler's admission into the United States. These forms include date of arrival, visa classification and the date the authorized stay expires. The forms are also used by business employers and other organizations to confirm legal status in the United States. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applies to aliens traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and requires that VWP travelers provide information electronically to CBP before embarking on travel to the United States.
On September 29, 2023, DHS published a final rule adding Israel to the list of countries designated for VWP participation at 8 C.F.R. § 217.2(a), also
effective that same day. At the time, DHS projected an implementation date of November 30, 2023,3 and announced that â[b]y November 30, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be updated to allow citizens and nationals of Israel.
The need for prompt implementation grew substantially on October 7, 2023, when the U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization Hamas conducted an attack on Israel emanating from the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 U.S. citizens and 1,300 Israelis. Accelerating the implementation of the ESTA application for eligible Israeli citizens is an important way for the United States to reaffirm its support for Israel, as Israel defends itself against Hamasâ terrorist attacks, and to ensure the safety of vulnerable Israelis.
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 CBP Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
Designation of Israel for the Visa - Final Rule.pdf
VWP Final Rule CLEAN SS 1651-0111 I-94 I-94W and ESTA (FINAL).docx
9-11 Act PL 110-53.doc
ESTA Mobile Application