This information collection is approved through January 2005 with the condition that the agency will submit a regular extension in conjunction with the submission of the regulation which finalizes the US VISIT interim final rule published in January 2004.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2005
05/31/2005
09/30/2004
1
0
3,000,000
99,930
0
12,600
1,008,000
0
1,008,000
Congressional mandate for an entry and exit system; U.S. VISIT Program is to collect, maintain, and share information on foreign nationals, to enhance national security, facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure the integrity of immigrant system.
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.
U.S. Visitor Immigrant Status and Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)