Approved. DOL must resubmit this collection should any changes to data collection result from new regulations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2008
11/30/2008
11/30/2005
325,200
0
325,000
279,170
0
279,170
0
0
0
The application form and other requirements in these regulations for employers seeking to use nonimmigrants (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) in specialty occupations and as fashion models will permit the Department to meet its statutory responsibilities for program administration, management, and oversight.
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.