Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DS-5501 Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form DS-5501 Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Repair queued
(004) Tab 3 -- Legal Authorities 30 Day -- 30 Day DS-5501.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-05-23	Available
Justification for non-substantive change.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2017-07-25	Available
DS-5501 Legal Authorities.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-08-03	Repair queued
Supporting Statement, DV NPRM RIN 1400-AF76, Cont No. 1405-0153.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-08-05	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
276873	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form	Form and Instruction	New	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form
15041	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0153	ICR Reference No: 202508-1405-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/26/2025
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/05/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/05/2025
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2025	6 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	11,072,400	0	11,072,400
Time Burden (Hours)	5,536,200	0	5,536,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	55,362,000	0	55,362,000

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Abstract: The DS-5501 collection is necessary because the Department requires certain information to verify eligibility of aliens who enter the Diversity Visa program. Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) Section 203(c) [8 U.S.C. § 1153(c)], provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. Pursuant to INA section 204(a)(1)(I) [8 U.S.C. § 1154(a)(1)(I)], all aliens seeking diversity immigrant status must submit a petition (the DS-5501) but may apply for a diversity visa only if randomly selected in the diversity visa lottery and only during the specific fiscal year for which they were selected. The Secretary of State is authorized to establish, through regulations, the information that must be included in the petition and any documentary evidence required to support the petition. Accordingly, 22 CFR § 42.33(b) outlines the specific information that must be included in the petition as well as documentation required to support the petition.

Emergency Justfication: Rule Change (NPRM)

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1201 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
   US Code: 8 USC 1153 Name of Law: Immigration and Nationality Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1400-AF76	Final or interim final rulemaking	90 FR 37437	08/05/2025

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 12281	08/05/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form	DS-5501	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form
Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form	DS-5501	Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Lottery Form

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: To calculate the hour cost burden, the Department analyzed wage data from the International Labor Organization for countries eligible to participate in the DV Program for DV-2025. The analysis used average hourly wage when available and minimum hourly wage otherwise. All wages were then converted to U.S. dollars and averaged for a total estimated hourly wage of $4.56 per hour across all the DV-eligible countries.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $95,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/05/2025

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