U.S. Department of State

What’s New and Noteworthy
Information on recent Consular developments

• 2007 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration to Begin October 5, 2005
• Important Passport Security Enhancement - No Amendments
• New Passport Agency To Meet Travel Needs of American Citizens
• Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Formally Submitted for Public Comment
• Status of New Orleans Passport Agency
• Passport Services Introduces Online Application Status-Checks
• The Department of State to Begin Issuance of an Electronic Passport

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