Approved for only two years due to partial GPEA compliance (lack of an electronic filing option).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
470
0
248
11,696
0
4,428
0
0
824,340
The data collected on Form I-924 and Form I-924A is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to determine eligibility for an entity to be designated as a regional center, under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program created by section 610 of Public Law 102-395 (October 6, 1992). A regional center is defined as any economic unit, public or private, engaged in the promotion of economic growth, improved regional productivity, job creation, and increased domestic capital investment. Alien entrepreneurs ("EB-5 alien investors") admitted to the United States under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) may meet the job creation requirements under INA section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) through the creation of indirect jobs through capital investments made in commercial enterprises that are affiliated with regional centers that are designated for participation in the pilot program. The requirements for obtaining and terminating the regional center designation for participation in the pilot program are in 8 CFR 204.6(m)(3).
There has been an increase of 7,268 annual burden hours previously reported for this information collection. This increase can be attributed to the increase in the total number of respondents for Form I-924 from 248 to 470. The increase in the total number of respondents is based on updated FY2011 statistical data and the resulting adjustment in agency estimates, and also due to having separated out ROCIS burden calculations for each information collection instrument (i.e., Form I-924 initial filings, Form I-924 amendment filings, and Form I-924A filings) to properly distinguish and account for each of the collection instruments' burden. There is no change to the information being collected.
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.
Form Form I-924A Supplement to Form I-924
Reference Citation-I-924 11-30-12.doc
PIA.pdf
Supplement to Form I-924