Federal Register #2026-13736

Public Comment Request: Information Collection for J-1 Exchange Visitor Eligibility

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the U.S. Department of State regarding a proposed information collection process: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation - Purpose: - Seeking public input on the proposed collection of information for the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status - The process involves Form DS2019, used to identify individuals applying for J-Nonimmigrant status - Respondent Estimates: - 1,420 respondents - 300,000 responses - Average response time: 45 minutes per response - No products or services are being procured; this is an administrative notice for public comment - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; the Department of State is the only entity mentioned - No unique technical or product requirements, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The Department of State has submitted a proposed information collection related to the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This notice invites public comments for 30 days on the collection, which is necessary for administering the Exchange Visitor Program under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act. The form DS2019 is used to identify individuals seeking to enter the U.S. as Exchange Visitors in J-Nonimmigrant status. The Department estimates 1,420 respondents and 300,000 responses with an average time of 45 minutes per response.

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