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STATE RIN: 1400-AB84 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act--Electronic Petition for Diversity Immigrant Status 
Abstract: This rule changes the manner in which aliens may petition for the opportunity to participate in the Diversity Visa Program from a standard mail-in system to an entirely electronic system utilizing a specifically designated Internet website. 
Agency: Department of State(STATE)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 22 CFR 42.33   
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1104   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  08/18/2003  68 FR 49353   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  10/17/2003    
Final Action  01/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Barbara J. Kennedy
Visa Specialist
Department of State
L-603, SA-1, 2401 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20520
Phone:202 663-1206
Fax:202 663-3898
Email: kennedybj@state.gov