J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application

OMB Control No: 1405-0135	ICR Reference No: 202604-1405-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202010-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/30/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2027
Responses	22,287	8,145
Time Burden (Hours)	22,295	8,145
Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,031	17,919

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Abstract: The J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application is used to record the information required by 22 CFR 41.63 for a waiver request filed with the Secretary of State. The information requested on the form is limited to that which is necessary to enable the Waiver Review Division of the Visa Office of the Department of State (CA/VO/L/W) to act on the request. Applicants provide biographic data and details of their periods of stay on J visas in the United States.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1184 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act

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:
	90 FR 12730	05/14/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12803	08/20/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application DS-3035 J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application DS-3035 J-1 Waiver Recommendation Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	22,287	8,145	0	5,997	8,145	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	22,295	8,145	0	6,005	8,145	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	49,031	17,919	0	13,193	17,919	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: According to the Department of State’s Cost of Service Model (CoSM), the annual cost burden on the Federal Government to process J-visa waivers using the DS-3035 is about $3,475,940. This is based on a per-application rate estimated per unit cost for consular time of $221.48.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,475,940

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Andrina Agnew 2026632445

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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: 04/30/2026

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