State Department Seeks 60-Day Feedback on Overseas Vetting Questionnaire Revisions
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to update a questionnaire used to check people overseas. They’re asking for your thoughts for 60 days before making any changes official. This affects anyone who fills out the form and helps keep the process smooth without extra costs or delays.
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60‑Day Comment: Overseas Vetting Form
The Department of State is asking for public comments for 60 days on proposed changes to an Overseas Vetting Questionnaire and will submit the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. If you fill out this form, the notice is meant to help keep the vetting process running smoothly and avoid extra costs or delays.
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