Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DS-234 Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form Form and Instruction	Modified
DS-234 Legal Authorities (6-2012).docx Supplementary Document	2012-06-05
Policy letter to OMB.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-03-05
Justification For Emergency Review (12-2011).docx Supplementary Document	2012-01-03
Legal Authorities for DS-234.doc Supplementary Document	2012-01-03
Supporting Statement (1-13 final revision).docx Supporting Statement A	2013-01-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
200665	Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0203	ICR Reference No: 201206-1405-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201201-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/05/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2013
Responses	12,000	0	12,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,000	0	4,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information in this collection will aid DOS/PRM partners to arrange travel, select a resettlement site and prepare for services needed by Iraqi or Afghan citizens who worked with the U.S. Government or contractor, obtained a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) because of this employment, and elected refugee resettlement benefits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 8 602 Name of Law: The Omnibus Appropriations Act
   PL: Pub.L. 109 - 163 1059 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization Act
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 161 525 Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 181 1244(g) Name of Law: The Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 81554	12/28/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 32711	06/01/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form	DS-234	Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	12,000	12,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,000	4,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $94,880

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/05/2012

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