Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EOIR-26 Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge Form and Instruction	Modified
OMB-83-I_Certification page.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
EOIR 26 with additional mark up changes.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
Published FR 60 Day Notice2.25.14.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
Published 30 Day Notice. 5.5.14.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
Statutes_Laws.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
EOIR 26 with marked up revisions.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
EOIR 26 narrative changes.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
Paperwork Certification.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
OMB 83-I.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-05-15
Supporting Statement Revised.E26.5.15.2014.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-05-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
12671	Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1125-0002	ICR Reference No: 201402-1125-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201111-1125-002
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/EOIR	Agency Tracking No: EOIR-26
Title: Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/11/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/24/2014
Terms of Clearance: EOIR should continue to work towards making this collection fully electronic.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	20,141	0	19,201
Time Burden (Hours)	10,071	0	9,601
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A party affected by a decision of an Immigration Judge may appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) using form EOIR-26, provided the BIA has jurisdiction pursuant to 8 CFR 1003.1(b).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1003.38 Name of Law: IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 10563	02/25/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 25617	05/05/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge	EOIR-26	Notice of Appeal from a Decision of an Immigration Judge

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	20,141	19,201	0	0	940	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,071	9,601	0	0	470	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The difference in burden is due to an agency adjustment, specifically an increase in the number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $70,679

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/24/2014

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