DOS NPRM on Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the DV Program

The Department of State (DOS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program to increase vetting and combat fraud. DOS proposes to require petitioners to the DV Program to provide valid, unexpired passport information and a scan of the biographic and signature page uploaded to their electronic entry form, or to otherwise indicate that they are exempt from this requirement. DOS also proposes to standardize and amend language in 22 CFR part 42, including by adding the word “shall” to simplify guidance for consular officers; ensuring the use of the term “sex” in lieu of “gender” as mandated by Executive Order 14168; and replacing the term “age” in 22 CFR 42.33(h)(1)(i) with the phrase “date of birth” to accurately reflect the information collected and maintained by DOS during the immigrant visa process. Comments are due by 9/19/25. (90 FR 37437, 8/5/25)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 42

[Public Notice: 12281]

RIN 1400–AF76

Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.