Through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the Form DS-2019 is made available electronically as a controlled document to Department-designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsors who are comprised of government agenices, academic institutions, and private-sector organizations. The designated sponsors complete this form in SEVIS with information collected from foreign nationals participating in the Exchange Visitor Program. The participants submit the completed form to U.S. consular officers at U.S. diplomatic posts abroad.
US Code:
22 USC 2451
Name of Law: Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act
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.