This rule makes final (with minor modification) the Department of State's interim regulations published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2001 (66 FR 39435).The July 31st rule amended the Department's regulations regarding registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) Program. The regulations were amended to clarify the Department's interpretation of the statute with respect to the DV Program and to further enhance the Department's ability to combat fraudulent practices in the DV Program. The rule also amended the regulations as they pertain to the use of the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" formerly used to determine the required work experience since the document is no longer current. Consular officers must now make determinations regarding work experience based upon the U.S. Department of Labor's O*Net OnLine. [Further information may be found on the Consular Affairs website at http://travel.state.gov.] This rule makes final the Department's interim regulations with slight modification to the photograph requirements.
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