The DS-5501 collection is necessary
because the Department requires certain information to verify
eligibility of aliens who enter the Diversity Visa program.
Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) Section 203(c) [8 U.S.C. §
1153(c)], provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity
immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of
immigration to the United States. Pursuant to INA section
204(a)(1)(I) [8 U.S.C. § 1154(a)(1)(I)], all aliens seeking
diversity immigrant status must submit a petition (the DS-5501) but
may apply for a diversity visa only if randomly selected in the
diversity visa lottery and only during the specific fiscal year for
which they were selected. The Secretary of State is authorized to
establish, through regulations, the information that must be
included in the petition and any documentary evidence required to
support the petition. Accordingly, 22 CFR § 42.33(b) outlines the
specific information that must be included in the petition as well
as documentation required to support the petition.
Rule Change (NPRM)
US Code:
8 USC
1201 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
US Code: 8 USC
1153 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
To calculate the hour cost
burden, the Department analyzed wage data from the International
Labor Organization for countries eligible to participate in the DV
Program for DV-2025. The analysis used average hourly wage when
available and minimum hourly wage otherwise. All wages were then
converted to U.S. dollars and averaged for a total estimated hourly
wage of $4.56 per hour across all the DV-eligible countries.
$95,000,000
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Tonya Whigham 202
485-7635
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.