The Department of State is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Supplemental Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Chief of Mission Application. They need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using a form (DS-157) that helps process SIV applications for Afghan allies. The public has until March 24, 2021, to submit comments, which will help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection. The form is essential for Afghan SIV applicants to obtain Chief of Mission approval as required by the Afghan Allies Protection Act.
Simple Explanation
The Department of State wants to know what people think about a form that helps Afghan allies get special visas to move to the United States. They ask people to share their thoughts by March 24, 2021, so they can make sure the form is necessary and works well.