Unaccompanied Alien Children Sponsor Application Packet

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SAP- 9 Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases (Form SAP-9) Form and Instruction	New
Form SAP-8 Affidavit of Financial Support (SAP-8) Form and Instruction	New
Form SAP-5 Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Mobile Fingerprinting Form and Instruction	New
Form FRP-9 Letter of Designation for Care of Minor (Forms FRP-9) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
Form FRP-7 Fingerprinting Instructions (Forms FRP-7) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
Form FRP-3 Family Reunification Application (Forms FRP-3) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
Form FRP-2 Authorization for Release of Information (Forms FRP-2) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
Form Form SAP-6 Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Form SAP-6) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form SAP-5 Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Initial Fingerprinting Form and Instruction	Modified
Form SAP-2 Authorization for Release of Information (Form SAP-2) Form and Instruction	Modified
Form SAP-3 Family Reunification Application (Form SAP-3) Form and Instruction	Modified
SSA Attachment A_0970-0278_UAC SAP_017_2025 07 31.docx Supplementary Document	2025-08-13
SSA_0970-0278_UAC SAP_017_2025 07 31.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-08-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
277050	DNA Testing Instructions (Form SAP-10) Instruction	New
277049	Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases (Form SAP-9) Form and Instruction	New
277048	Affidavit of Financial Support (SAP-8) Form and Instruction	New
277047	Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Mobile Fingerprinting Form and Instruction	New
254315	Letter of Designation for Care of Minor (Forms FRP-9) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
254314	Fingerprinting Instructions (Forms FRP-7) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
254313	Family Reunification Application (Forms FRP-3) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
254312	Authorization for Release of Information (Forms FRP-2) - Recordkeeping Form and Instruction	Removed
231424	Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Form SAP-6) Form and Instruction	Modified
231423	Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Initial Fingerprinting Form and Instruction	Modified
217211	Authorization for Release of Information (Form SAP-2) Form and Instruction	Modified
217209	Family Reunification Application (Form SAP-3) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0278	ICR Reference No: 202508-0970-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202402-0970-002
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: ORR-UACB
Title: Unaccompanied Alien Children Sponsor Application Packet
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/14/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2025
Responses	697,301	654,315
Time Burden (Hours)	608,319	439,455
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Bureau provides care and custody for unaccompanied alien children until they can be safely released to a sponsor, repatriated to their home country, or obtain legal status. ORR funds residential care provider facilities that provide temporary housing and other services to children in ORR custody. Generally, care provider facilities are State licensed (with the exception of those located in states unwilling to consider them for licensure and temporary emergency or influx facilities) and ORR requirements to ensure a high-level quality of care. Services provided at care provider facilities include, but are not limited to, education, recreation, vocational training, acculturation, nutrition, medical, mental health, legal, and case management. ORR uses several instruments directly related to the care of unaccompanied alien children. The forms in this information collection allow ORR to achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other legal requirements related to the assessment of potential sponsors for unaccompanied alien children. This request is to add three new forms to the information collection and revise four existing forms. Details about changes are described in section A15.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 6 USC 279 Name of Law: Homeland Security Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1232 Name of Law: William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA)
   PL: Pub.L. 119 - 21 87001(b)(1) Name of Law: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
   PL: Pub.L. 113 - 4 1101(c) Name of Law: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
  

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:
	90 FR 17438	04/25/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 39194	08/14/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Affidavit of Financial Support (SAP-8)	SAP-8, SAP-8 (Spanish)	Affidavit of Financial Support ,   Affidavit of Financial Support - Spanish
Authorization for Release of Information (Form SAP-2)	SAP-2, SAP-2	Authorization for Release of Information ,   Authorization for Release of Information - Spanish
Authorization for Release of Information (Forms FRP-2) - Recordkeeping	FRP-2 (Spanish), FRP-2, ARI, Form FRP-2	Authorization for Release of Information ,   Authorization for Release of Information ,   Authorization for Release of Information - Sponsor Experience App
DNA Testing Instructions (Form SAP-10)
Family Reunification Application (Form SAP-3)	SAP-3, SAP-3, SAP-3	Family Reunification Application ,   Family Reunification Application - Sponsor Experience App ,   Family Reunification Application - Spanish
Family Reunification Application (Forms FRP-3) - Recordkeeping	FRP-3 (Spanish), FRP-3, FRA FRP-3	Family Reunification Application ,   Family Reunification Application ,   Family Reunification Application - Sponsor Experience App
Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Initial Fingerprinting	SAP-5 (Spanish), SAP-5	Fingerprinting Instructions ,   Fingerprinting Instructions - Spanish
Fingerprinting Instructions (Form SAP-5) - Mobile Fingerprinting	SAP-5, SAP-5 (Spanish)	Fingerprinting Instructions ,   Fingerprinting Instructions - Spanish
Fingerprinting Instructions (Forms FRP-7) - Recordkeeping	FRP-7, FRP-7 (Spanish)	Fingerprint Instructions ,   Fingerprint Instructions
Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Form SAP-6)	SAP-6 (Spanish), Form SAP-6	Letter of Designation for Care of Child ,   Letter of Designation for Care of Child (Spanish)
Letter of Designation for Care of Minor (Forms FRP-9) - Recordkeeping	FRP-9 (Spanish), FRP-9	Letter of Designation for Care of a Minor ,   Letter of Designation for Care of a Minor
Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases (Form SAP-9)	SAP- 9, SAP-9 (Spanish)	Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases ,   Sponsor Application for Ms. L Separation Cases - Spanish

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	697,301	654,315	0	42,986	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	608,319	439,455	0	168,864	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This request is to add three new forms to the information collection and revise four existing forms. Details about changes are described in section A15.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,815,622

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 08/14/2025

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