Online Survey of Web Services Employers

OMB Control No: 1615-0129	ICR Reference No: 201310-1615-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCIS	Agency Tracking No: OMB-70
Title: Online Survey of Web Services Employers
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/18/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/15/2014
Terms of Clearance: This is a one-time collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	492	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	241	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requests clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a Study of E-Verify Program Web Services. The instrument to be cleared is an online survey of Web Services employers of various sizes and types to obtain information about the software being used. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Over the years, USCIS has implemented many of the recommendations of previous Westat evaluations of the E-Verify Program to reduce identified problems related to compliance and reducing unauthorized employment. One of the key modifications of E-Verify has been the implementation of a Web Services interface that allows employers to integrate E-Verify into other electronic systems used by the employer. This innovation reduces employer costs for data entry but also introduces the potential for new problems arising due to variations between the Web Services interface and E-Verify.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 104 - 208 401 Name of Law: Illegal Immigration and Immigrant Responsiblity Act of 1996

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 42537	07/16/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 60303	10/01/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Online Survey of Web Services Online Survey of Web Services Online Survey of Web Services

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	492	0	0	492	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	241	0	0	241	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $648,300

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Natasha McCann 202 272-0993

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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: 01/15/2014

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