International trade · 03/06/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application; OMB Control Number 1405-0101
Summary
The Department of State is seeking OMB approval to extend its Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader/Investor Application form (DS-156E) for 30,000 visa applicants annually, requiring an estimated 68,000 hours of response time. Comments on the proposed information collection must be submitted to OMB within 30 days.