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DOS proposes revision to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata

  1. Original Date Announced

    December 11, 2018

    DOS requests comment on proposed revisions to Form DS-234, Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. Form DS-234 is used to elicit information to determine the eligibility of Iraqis and Afghan nationals applying for special immigrant visas. [ID #930]

    60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Special Immigrant Visa Form Supporting statement submitted to OMB.
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    January 3, 2020

    OMB approves information collect request

    OMB approves this information collection (without change) with validity period until 01/31/2021.

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  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    December 11, 2018

    Form DS-234 expires 01/31/2021

    Form DS-234 issued with expiration date of 01/31/2021.

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection
Agencies Affected: DOS

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