30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Applicants

Summary

The U.S. Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection form, DS-157, used by Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants to submit their petitions for special immigrant classification.

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

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