DHS shall resubmit this request with the proper supporting justification by the end of the month if it seeks to collect this information in compliance with the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2015
1,787,525
0
1,787,525
557,816
0
557,816
74,000,000
0
74,000,000
SEVIS will be used by institutions and sponsors to provide notifications, reports, updates and data required by regulations on the institutions and program, as well as on student and exchange visitors. Additionally, DHS and DOS will use SEVIS to adjudicate benefits and services, track student and exchange visitor data, and to monitor institution and program sponsor compliance with current regulations.
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 208 641
Name of Law: Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibilty Act of 1996
The data collection and processes for management of this data have not changed. Variances in aggregate costs/burden between this supporting statement and the prededing one only reflect changes in overall student enrollment and the number of schools having or seeking SEVP certification.
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.