Download or read book Homeland Security written by Randolph C. Hite and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a program known as U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) to collect, maintain, and share info., including biometric identifiers, on certain foreign nationals who travel to and from the U.S. DHS is to develop and submit an expenditure plan for US-VISIT that satisfies certain conditions. This report: (1) determines if the plan satisfies the 12 legislative conditions; and (2) provides observations about the plan and management of the program. To accomplish this, the auditor assessed the plan and related DHS certification letters against each aspect of each legislative condition and assessed program documentation against fed. guidelines and industry standards. Ill.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a program known as U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on certain foreign nationals who travel to and from the United States. By congressional mandate, DHS is to develop and submit an expenditure plan for US-VISIT that satisfies certain conditions, including being reviewed by GAO. GAO's objectives were to (1) determine if the plan satisfies the twelve legislative conditions and (2) provide observations about the plan and management of the program. To accomplish this, GAO assessed the plan and related DHS certification letters against each aspect of each legislative condition and assessed program documentation against federal guidelines and industry standards. GAO is recommending that the Secretary direct the department's Investment Review Board to immediately review the program relative to the findings and observations in this report and report the results to Congress. In written comments on a draft of this letter, DHS officials said that they
Download or read book U S Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology US VISIT Program written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress first mandated that the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) implement an automated entry and exit data system that would track the arrival and departure of every alien in §110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). The objective was, in part, to develop a mechanism that would be able to track nonimmigrants who overstayed their visas as part of a broader emphasis on immigration control. Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks there was a shift in priority for implementing the system. While the tracking of nonimmigrants who overstayed their visas remained an important goal, border security has become the paramount concern. Legislation enacted from 1997 to 2000 changed the scope and delayed implementation of §110 of IIRIRA. For example, the INS Data Management Improvement Act rewrote §110 to require the development of a system using data currently collected with no new documentary requirements. The Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act of 2000 required the development and implementation of a "fully automated entry and exit control system" covering all aliens who enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) at airports and seaports. Following the terrorist attacks, several provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act and the Border Security Act, however, required the immediate implementation of an automated entry and exit data system and called for enhancements in its development. More recently, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 implements the 9/11 Commission recommendations, including those recommendations that pertain to the integrated entry and exit data system and biometric identifiers in travel documents. Tracking the entry and exit of foreign nationals at U.S. ports of entry is not a small undertaking. In FY2005, there were over 428 million inspections conducted at U.S. ports of entry, with the majority of the inspections conducted on foreign nationals. Implementing the requirements of an automated entry and exit data system, however, is not without controversy. Some observers fear that the full implementation of US-VISIT will cause massive delays at U.S. ports of entry, primarily at land ports of entry. Some believe that the cost of implementing such a system would outweigh the benefits. Others express concern about the inadequacy of current infrastructure, and the lack of consensus with respect to the type of biometric technology that should be used in travel documents. Many continue to question the purpose of such a system. Some argue that resources should be directed at immigration interior enforcement, rather than on an expensive system whose capability is not fully known. The automated entry and exit data system was administratively renamed the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT). It is being implemented in phases over the next several years. This report will be updated to reflect new developments.
Download or read book United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program Us Visit Authority to Collect Biometric Data from Additional Travelers Us Department of Homeland Security Regulation Dhs 2018 Edition written by The Law The Law Library and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Authority to Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Authority to Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Technology Program (US-VISIT), an integrated, automated entry-exit system that records the arrival and departure of aliens; verifies aliens' identities; and authenticates aliens' travel documents through comparison of biometric identifiers. On January 5, 2004, DHS implemented the first phase of US-VISIT by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register at 69 FR 468. The January 5, 2004 interim rule authorized DHS to require aliens seeking to be admitted to the United States pursuant to nonimmigrant visas to provide fingerprints, photographs, or other biometric identifiers upon arrival in, or departure from, the United States at air and sea ports of entry. This interim rule expands the US-VISIT program to the 50 most highly trafficked land border ports of entry in the United States. These 50 land borders will be integrated into the US-VISIT program following identification in Notices published in the Federal Register, with all 50 ports of entry to be identified no later than December 31, 2004. This book contains: - The complete text of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Authority to Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
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Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a program-the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)-to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on selected foreign nationals who enter and exit the United States. US-VISIT uses these biometric identifiers (digital fingerscans and photographs) to screen persons against watch lists and to verify that a visitor is the person who was issued a visa or other travel document. Visitors are also to confirm their departure by having their visas or passports scanned and undergoing fingerscanning at selected air and sea ports of entry. GAO was asked to testify on (1) the status of US-VISIT and (2) DHS progress in implementing recommendations that GAO made as part of its prior reviews of US-VISIT annual expenditure plans. The testimony is based on GAO's prior reports as well as ongoing work for the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO's recommendations are directed at helping the department improve its capabilities to deliver US-VISIT capability and benefit expectations on time and within budget. According to DHS, the recommendations have made US-
Download or read book Homeland Security some progress made but many challenges remain on U S Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program report to congressional committees written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Homeland Security Prospects for Biometric US VISIT Exit Capability Remain Unclear written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program Us Visit Enrollment of Additional Aliens in Us Visit Us Department of Homeland Security Regulation Dhs 2018 Edition written by The Law The Law Library and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-07 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US-VISIT (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition) The Law Library presents the complete text of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US-VISIT (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) in 2003 to verify the identities and travel documents of aliens. Aliens subject to US-VISIT may be required to provide fingerscans, photographs, or other biometric identifiers upon arrival at the United States. Currently, aliens arriving at a United States port of entry with a nonimmigrant visa, or those traveling without a visa as part of the Visa Waiver Program, are subject to US-VISIT requirements with certain limited exceptions. This final rule expands the population of aliens who will be subject to US-VISIT requirements to nearly all aliens, including lawful permanent residents. Exceptions include Canadian citizens seeking short-term admission for business or pleasure under B visas and individuals traveling on A and G visas, among others. This book contains: - The complete text of the United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US-VISIT) - Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US-VISIT (US Department of Homeland Security Regulation) (DHS) (2018 Edition) - A table of contents with the page number of each section
Download or read book Homeland Security visitor and immigrant status program operating but management improvements are still needed testimony before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations U S Senate written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Some Progress Made But Many Challenges Remain on U S Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program written by Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a program--the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)--to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on selected foreign nationals who travel to the United States. By congressional mandate, DHS is to develop and submit for approval an expenditure plan for US-VISIT that satisfies certain conditions, including being reviewed by GAO. Among other things, GAO was asked to determine whether the plan satisfied these conditions and to provide observations on the plan and DHS's program management.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established a program known as U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) to collect, maintain, and share information, including biometric identifiers, on certain foreign nationals who travel to the United States. By congressional mandate, DHS is to develop and submit an expenditure plan for US-VISIT that satisfies certain conditions, including being reviewed by GAO. GAO reviewed the plan to (1) determine if the plan satisfied these conditions, (2) follow up on certain recommendations related to the program, and (3) provide any other observations. To address the mandate, GAO assessed plans and related documentation against federal guidelines and industry standards and interviewed the appropriate DHS officials.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by Richard M. Stanna and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarizes GAO¿s work on the Dept. of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor & Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at air, sea, & land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, & share data on selected foreign nationals entering & exiting the U.S. at air, sea, & land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, & record arrival & departure. This testimony addresses DHS¿s efforts to: implement US-VISIT entry capability; implement US-VISIT exit capability; & resolve long-standing mgmt. challenges that could impair DHS¿s ability to effectively implement the US-VISIT program. Charts & tables.
Download or read book Strategic Solution for US VISIT Program Needs to be Better Defined Justified and Coordinated written by Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U. S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program's goals are to enhance the security of U.S. citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade, ensure the integrity of the U.S. immigration system, and protect the privacy of visitors. It is to use biometric and biographic information to control and monitor the pre-entry, entry, status, and exit of foreign visitors. GAO was asked to determine (1) whether DHS has defined and economically justified a strategic solution for meeting US-VISIT goals; (2) the biometric technology options DHS has considered and the basis for the selected options; and (3) DHS's efforts to define, manage, and coordinate the relationships between US-VISIT and other immigration and border management programs. To accomplish this, GAO assessed key program documentation against relevant criteria and examined available biometric research.
Download or read book Homeland Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program's goals are to enhance the security of U.S. citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade, ensure the integrity of the U.S. immigration system, and protect the privacy of visitors. It is to use biometric and biographic information to control and monitor the pre-entry, entry, status, and exit of foreign visitors. GAO was asked to determine (1) whether DHS has defined and economically justified a strategic solution for meeting US-VISIT goals; (2) the biometric technology options DHS has considered and the basis for the selected options; and (3) DHS's efforts to define, manage, and coordinate the relationships between US-VISIT and other immigration and border management programs. To accomplish this, GAO assessed key program documentation against relevant criteria and examined available biometric research. GAO is recommending that the Secretary of Homeland Security ensure that the strategic solution components are well-defined and economically justified before investing large sums of money and
Download or read book Border Security written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program to collect, maintain, and share data on selected foreign nationals entering and exiting the United States at air, sea and land ports of entry (POEs). These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify visitors' identities, and record arrival and departure. GAO was asked to review implementation at land POE facilities and in doing so GAO analyzed: (1) efforts to implement US-VISIT entry capability; (2) efforts to implement US-VISIT exit capability; and (3) DHS's efforts to define how US-VISIT fits with other emerging border security initiatives. GAO reviewed DHS and US-VISIT program documents, interviewed program officials, and visited 21 land POEs with varied traffic levels on both borders.
