DOS Proposes Rule to Increase Vetting and Combat Fraud in DV Program

On August 5, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to “improve the integrity and combat fraud” in the Diversity Visa (DV) Program.

DOS proposes to require DV Program applicants “to provide valid, unexpired passport information and a scan of the biographic and signature page uploaded to their electronic entry form, or otherwise indicate that they are exempt from this requirement.” The proposed rule would make additional changes, such as replacing use of the term “gender” with “sex” and replacing “age” with “date of birth.”

Comments are due by September 19, 2025, and should be submitted in the manner and format specified in the notice.

This is posting is for informational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you require further assistance or advice relating to the above, please contact our Attorney, Catherine Betancourt at catherine@flynnhodkinson.com.