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Search Results: keywords:"Special Immigrant Visa"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5307
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a revised information collection, known as the Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form (DS-0234). This form is used by Iraqi and Afghan applicants seeking special immigrant visas. The department is inviting public comments on this proposed collection by February 18, 2021. The aim is to evaluate the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and to improve its quality while minimizing the burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants to ask people who want special visas for a bit more information using a form. They are asking people to tell them if this is a good idea or not by February 18, 2021, to make sure it's helpful and not too much work for everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5305
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has submitted a request for public comment regarding the proposed collection of information via the Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. This form is aimed at Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and will be used to determine their eligibility for refugee resettlement benefits. The Department is seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection. Comments can be submitted directly to the Office of Management and Budget until February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants to know what people think about a form they plan to use to see if certain people from Iraq and Afghanistan can come live in the United States. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts about this form until February 18, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10614
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.