Enhancing Security and Integrity in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program: New Passport Requirements and Anti-Fraud Measures
This course provides a thorough overview of the Department of State’s proposed regulatory changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. Learn about the new requirements for submitting valid, unexpired passport information and scanned biographic and signature pages, designed to strengthen program integrity and combat fraud. The training explains updated regulatory language, the shift from ‘gender’ to ‘sex’ as mandated by Executive Order 14168, and clarifies the process for public comment. Stay current with the latest compliance standards impacting the DV Program.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and intent of the proposed rule.
* Identify the new requirements for DV Program petitioners.
* Understand the rationale for enhanced vetting and anti-fraud measures.
* Recognize opportunities for public participation and comment.
* Describe the potential impacts and anticipated changes to the DV Program.
* Summarize the regulatory and administrative context of the proposed rule.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.
