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  • 2021-00643 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3170
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. The comment period is open until February 16, 2021, and is intended to get feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection. The USCIS will submit the collection request for an extension, without changes, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Interested individuals can submit their comments online, considering the estimated time and cost the collection imposes on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants people to tell them what they think about a form used by folks from other countries who want to stay in the U.S. a bit longer. They will use this feedback to make sure the form is easy to understand and not too costly or hard to fill in.

  • 2021-00642 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3172
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the collection of information required for the Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status without changes. This petition allows victims of certain crimes and their immediate family members to apply for temporary nonimmigrant status, which may lead to permanent residency. The notice, published under 86 FR 3172, invites public comments until February 16, 2021, on the practicality, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection methods. The USCIS estimates significant public involvement with about 258,591 total annual hours of public burden associated with these collections.

    Simple Explanation

    USCIS, a part of the U.S. government that helps with immigration, is asking people to give their thoughts on some paperwork that helps crime victims and their families live in the U.S. They want to make sure the form is easy to fill out and doesn’t take too long, and people can share their ideas about this until February 16, 2021.

  • 2025-02916 — Notice of the Establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10082
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security has announced the establishment of the FEMA Review Council. This council will advise the President on FEMA's ability to manage disasters effectively and suggest improvements to better serve the national interest. Concerns have arisen over FEMA's efficacy and potential political bias, prompting a need for a thorough review. The council will have up to 20 members appointed by the President, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, and will feature experts from both the public and private sectors in disaster management.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is setting up a team to check if FEMA, the group that helps people during disasters, is doing a good job and spending its money wisely. This team will make suggestions to the President to make sure FEMA is fair and helpful to everyone.

  • 2021-03104 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Visitor Request Form
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9949
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the collection of information through the Visitor Request Form for another three years. This form collects data about visitors to CISA facilities to assess risks and ensure security. The deadline for submitting comments is April 19, 2021. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity and practicality of this information collection, as well as suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to keep track of people visiting a special security office to make sure everything is safe. They are asking for ideas on how to make this process easier and want to hear from people before April 19, 2021.

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