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- Border Security: Streamlined Visas Mantis Program Has Lowered Burden on Foreign Science Students and Scholars, But Further Refinements Needed
- In February 2004, GAO reported that improvements were needed in the time taken to adjudicate visas for science students and scholars. Specifically, a primary tool used to screen these applicants for visas the Visas Mantis program was operating inefficiently. GAO found that the way in which information was shared among...
- White papers 2005-02-01
- Border Security: Strengthened Visa Process Would Benefit From Additional Management Actions by State and DHS
- In adjudicating a visa application, Department of State State consular officers are on the front line of defense against those whose entry would likely be harmful to U.S. national interests. In October 2002, GAO identified shortcomings and made recommendations on the role of national security in the visa process. This...
- White papers 2005-09-13
- Border Security: More Emphasis on State's Consular Safeguards Could Mitigate Visa Malfeasance Risks
- Issuing a U.S. visa to a foreign citizen in exchange for money or something of value is a crime that can facilitate entry into the United States of unqualified persons, including those who may wish to do our country harm. Internal controls make it difficult for an employee to commit...
- White papers 2005-10-01
- Border Security: Strengthened Visa Process Would Benefit From Improvements in Staffing and Information Sharing
- GAO reported in October 2002 that the visa process needed to be strengthened as an antiterrorism tool and recommended that the Secretary of State, in consultation with appropriate agencies, develop a clear policy on the role of national security in the visa process, create more comprehensive guidance on how consular...
- White papers 2005-09-01
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- Remarks By The President At Signing Of The Enhanced Border Security And Visa Entry Reform Act
- WASHINGTON, May 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the President at signing of the Enhanced Border Security And Visa Entry Reform Act: WASHINGTON, May 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by the President at signing of the Enhanced Border...
- Research articles 2002-05-15
- Sensenbrenner Praises Enforcement of Today's Visa Waiver ProgramDeadline for More Secure New Passports
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.), a key author of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform of 2002 (P.L.107- 173), praised the enforcement of today's deadline that newWASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James...
- Research articles 2005-10-26
- Sensenbrenner Statement on Administration's Announcement Today on Implementation of Visa Waiver Program Deadlines
- WASHINGTON, June 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.), a key author of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform of 2002 (P.L. 107- 173), issued the following statement following today's anWASHINGTON, June 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James...
- Research articles 2005-06-15
- Visa biometric collection program a success.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-27 October 2004-US DEPT OF STATE: Visa biometric collection program a successC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10262004 The Department of State is collecting digital index fingerscans from visa applicants at visa-adjudicating embassies and consulates worldwide, in compliance with Section 303 of...
- Research articles 2004-10-27
- U.S. Office of Homeland Security May Want More than Two Biometric Technologies on ID Cards for ``Smart Borders'' and Travel Documents
- Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 24, 2002 The Drexler Technology Corporation (Nasdaq:DRXR) "Letter to Stockholders" released on July 22, 2002, refers to the recent "Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act," which will fund, among other things, machine-readable tamper resistant visas and other machine-readable travel...
- Research articles 2002-07-24
- House Again Passes Border and Visa Security Legislation; Sensenbrenner: 'It's Time for the Senate Leadership to Act'
- WASHINGTON, March 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The House today by a 275- 137 margin passed legislation providing critical visa and border security safeguards. These protections, already passed by the House without opposition on December 19, 2001, have been heldWASHINGTON, March 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The House today by a...
- Research articles 2002-03-12
- Nat'l Restaurant Assn. Urges Senate Passage of Immigration Bill, Strongly Supports Administration Position On Extending Section 245(i)
- WASHINGTON, March 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Calling for its swift passage, the National Restaurant Association today urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002. The legislation offers a balanced approach to iWASHINGTON, March 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Calling for its...
- Research articles 2002-03-19
- Alien amnesty complicates border security bill
- Newly returned from a two-week recess, senators will soon consider two border security bills already passed by the House. Both would establish a computerized visa-- tracking system for alien residents, and increase by at least 2,000 the number of INS investigators and border inspectors over the next five years. But...
- Research articles 2002-04-08
- Border security.(U.S. Congressional Legislation)(H.R. 3534 immigration law)(Brief Article)
- Border security. A bill (H.R. 3534) introduced by Rep. Thomas Tancredo (R-CO) would suspend the visa waiver program until the Department of Homeland Security DHS fully implements an automated entry-exit system and the use of biometric machine readers and passports. The bill would...
- Research articles 2004-06-01
- Expert On Border Control Available to Provide Insight On HR3525: The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002; Bill Thalheimer, CEO of Imaging Automation
- Business/Technology Editors
- Research articles 2002-05-14
- Gephardt Statement on the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002
- WASHINGTON, May 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the office of House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt: WASHINGTON, May 8 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the office of House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt:
- Research articles 2002-05-08
- HP Wins $48.5 Million Contract with European Commission; Deal to Increase EU Cross-Border Security and Combat Terrorism and Crime
- GENEVA -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced that it has signed a $48.5 million contract with the European Commission in consortium with Steria to develop two important central information systems, the second generation of the Schengen Information System SIS II and the Visa Information System VIS.
- Research articles 2005-04-28
- Capital briefs
- * WEAK EFFORT ON IMMIGRATION: In order to achieve a bipartisan compromise with the likes of Sen. Teddy Kennedy (D.-Mass.), Sen. Jon Kyl (R.-Ariz.) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D.-Calif.) have abandoned their tougher immigration reform bill and joined in a weaker compromise with Kennedy and Sen. Sam Brownback (R.Kan.), the...
- Research articles 2001-12-10
- Border Security: Actions Needed to Strengthen Management of Department of Homeland Security's Visa Security Program
- The Homeland Security Act of 2002 required that the Department of Homeland Security's on-site personnel in Saudi Arabia review all visa applications. The act also authorized the expansion of the Visa Security Program to other embassies and consulates to provide expert advice and training to consular officers, among other things....
- White papers 2005-07-01
- New U.S. Travel Publication Covers Information From Visa Requirements to Academic Study Options to Business Travel Facilitation.
- WASHINGTON, October 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A new U.S. travel publication covering a range of issues, such as how to obtain a visa and understanding new border security procedures, is now available from the U.S. Department of State. In addition to inf WASHINGTON,...
- Research articles 2005-10-13
- Border Security: Visa Process Should Be Strengthened as an Antiterrorism Tool.
- GAO-03-132NI October 21, 2002 Citizens of other countries seeking to enter the United States temporarily for business, tourism, and other reasons generally must apply for and obtain a U.S. travel document, called a nonimmigrant visa, at U.S. embassies or consulates abroad before arriving at U.S. ports of entry....
- Research articles 2002-11-01
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