Prior terms of clearance continue to apply.
OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an
approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a
new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory.
For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number
provided. OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is
not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has
assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in
the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB
Control Number provided. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OIRA is withholding approval at
this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OIRA a summary of
all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the
agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information
collection as a result of these comments. Any previous terms of clearance continue to apply.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
333,891
0
333,891
1,631,400
0
1,631,400
78,027,021
0
78,027,021
USCIS uses the data collected on this form to determine eligibility for the requested nonimmigrant petition and/or requests to extend or change nonimmigrant status. An employer uses this form to petition USCIS for an alien to temporarily enter as a nonimmigrant. An employer also uses this form to request an extension of stay or change of status on behalf of the alien worker. The form serves the purpose of standardizing requests for nonimmigrant workers, and ensuring that basic information required for assessing eligibility is provided by U.S. employers while seeking that beneficiaries be classified under certain nonimmigrant employment categories. It also assists USCIS in compiling information required by Congress annually to assess effectiveness and utilization of certain nonimmigrant classifications.
There has been a decrease in the estimated total hour burden and estimated cost burden for this collection of information as a result of the decrease in the estimated number of responses for Form I-129. The H1-B pre-registration process will reduce the number of Form I-129s filed by prospective employers, as complete Form I-129 petitions will only be filed for beneficiaries selected during the H-1B pre-registration random selection process. No changes have been made to the form or instructions.
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.
I-129-Supporting Statement-20181130.docx
SORN 018 DHS_USCIS IBBC 20180731.pdf
Reference Cites.doc
Biometrics Processing