In its next submission, State Department will report on efforts to provide an electronic filing option.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2014
1,729
0
1,132
432
0
283
32,532
0
0
The purpose of the DS-4079 questionnaire is to determine current citizenship status and the possibility of loss of United States citizenship. The information provided in the questionnaire assists consular officers and the Department of State in determining if the U.S. citizen has lost his or her nationality by voluntarily performing an expatriating act.
US Code:
8 USC 1481(a)
Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
Burden hours have increased because of an increase in number of respondents.
Burden costs have increased due to calculation for mileage travel costs and Express mail costs for document submission.
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.