This form is used by a nonimmigrant to apply for an extension of stay or change of nonimmigrant status. Additionally, the data will be used by USCIS to determine eligibility for the requested immigration benefit.
The total estimated annual cost burden for this collection of information has increased as a result of a reevaluation of the estimated cost burden to respondents.
US Code:
8 USC 1258
Name of Law: United States Code
This information collection has been revised to reflect changes proposed by the Duration of Status Final Rule. These changes reflect amendments to regulations that will change the admission period in the F, J, and I categories from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period.
There is an increase in the annual estimated hour burden to respondents due to the addition of biometrics processing and the estimated number of increased applications.
The total estimated annual cost burden for this collection of information has increased as a result of an increase in the number of respondents estimated to submit this form. The full scope of edits is available in the Table of Changes document submitted with this information collection request.
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.