Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker

OMB Control No: 1615-0009	ICR Reference No: 200611-1615-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200503-1615-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 03/13/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2006
Terms of Clearance: This collection is not approved at this time, as changes are not needed until the final rule becomes effective. DHS/USCIS is reminded to resubmit this form for approval in conjunction with the final rule. DHS/USCIS is reminded that when the cost of administering a form is completely offset by fees paid by the public, those figures do not constitute costs to the Federal government and should not be reported here.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2008	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2008
Responses	368,948	0	368,948
Time Burden (Hours)	998,357	0	998,357
Cost Burden (Dollars)	47,963,000	0	47,963,000

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Abstract: Form I-129 is necessary for an employer to petition for an alien to come to the U.S. temporarily to perform services or labor, or to receive training, in the following categories: as an H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, or Q nonimmigrant worker. This form is also used to petition for an extension of stay change of status for an alien as an E-1, E-2, R-1, or TN nonimmigrant.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1101a Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1615-AA16	Proposed rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker I-129

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There has been an increase in the number of respondents as a result of the Relioious Worker regulations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Irene Hoffman 202 272-8410

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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: 12/22/2006

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