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Original Date Announced
June 5, 2019DOS interim final rule, amending 22 CFR 42.33(b)(1), requires that Diversity Visa Program petitioners include on the electronic diversity visa entry form the unique serial or issuance number associated with a valid, unexpired passport; country or authority of passport issuance; and passport expiration date (with certain exceptions). [ID #643]
Federal Register, Department of State Interim Final Rule - Visas: Diversity ImmigrantsEffective Date
June 5, 2019Biden Administration Action: Under Study
December 6, 20212021.12.06 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form
This Biden administration policy is considering the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On December 6, 2021, DOS published a notice related to the electronic Diversity Visa entry form. It is unclear if the Biden administration plans to alter or adjust the related forms and practices, but DOS is nonetheless seeking public comment.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Fully in EffectDecember 6, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas: DiversityAgencies Affected: DOSPre Trump-Era Policies
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April 1, 2018
The previous version of the CFR did not include these requirements.
22 C.F.R. 42.33 - Diversity Immigrants