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International trade · 27/03/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application (OMB 1405-0018)

Summary

The Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 60-day public comment period on a proposed information collection for Nonimmigrant Visa Applications. The proposed collection, which includes the DS-156 form, aims to gather data from 9.6 million nonimmigrant visa applicants, requiring an estimated 9.6 million hours of response time.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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