The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of

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Visa Waiver Program: Limitations with Department of Homeland Security’s Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals: Congressional Testimony

The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of

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By Jess T. Ford (au)
Year: 2008
Pages: 14
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437901611

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The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, may present security, law enforce., and illegal immigration risks. In 2007, Congress passed legislation that allows the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the program to additional countries whose nationals’ applications for short-term bus. and tourism visas were refused previously. Countries must also meet certain conditions, and DHS must first complete and certify a number of required actions aimed at enhancing the security of the program. This testimony focuses on one of these required actions -- namely, that a system be in place that can verify the departure of 97% of foreign nationals who depart through U.S. airports. Ill.

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