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Border Security: Stronger Actions Needed to Assess and Mitigate Risks of the Visa Waiver Program

The Visa Waiver Program enables citizens of 27 cou

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By Jess T. Ford (au)
Year: 2006
Pages: 60
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1422309266

Description

The Visa Waiver Program enables citizens of 27 countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. In FY 2004, more than 15 million people entered the country under the program. After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the risks that aliens would exploit the program to enter the U.S. became more of a concern. This report: (1) describes the Visa Waiver Program’s benefits & risks; (2) examines the U.S. gov’ts. process for assessing potential risks; & (3) assesses actions taken to mitigate these risks. The author met with U.S. embassy officials in 6 program countries, & reviewed relevant laws, procedures, & reports on participating countries. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

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