SECTION 216(H)(1)(A) OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT REQUIRES THAT A CLAIMANT MUST BE VALIDLY MARRIED TO
THE WAGE EARNER IN ORDER TO BE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN TYPES OF
BENEFITS. THESE FORMS ARE USED RESPECTIVELY TO OBTAIN EVIDENCE FROM
A PARTY TO A CHINESE CUSTOM MARRIAGE OR FROM A THIRD PERSON HAVING
KNOWLEDGE OF A CHINESE CUSTOM MARRIAGE WHEN A DETERMINATION ON SUCH
MARRIAGE IS MATERIAL TO ENTITLEMENT
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.