DOS Publishes Final Rule on Amending Regulations for the DV Program

DOS published a final rule amending regulations for the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. Petitioners will be required to submit unexpired passport information and scans with their entry forms. The rule also amends regulatory language, including replacing "gender" with "sex” and “age” with “date of birth.” The stated purpose of the rule is to combat fraud and improve program integrity. The rule goes into effect 4/10/2026. (91 FR 11891, 3/11/2026)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

22 CFR Part 42

[Public Notice: 12948]

RIN 1400–AF76

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

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Final rule.