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Visa Waiver Program Actions Are Needed To Improve Management Of The Expansion Process And To Assess And Mitigate Program Risks
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Author : Jess T. Ford
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2009-03
Visa Waiver Program Actions Are Needed To Improve Management Of The Expansion Process And To Assess And Mitigate Program Risks written by Jess T. Ford and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03 with Social Science categories.
The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, has many benefits, but also has risks. In 2006, it was found that the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) needed to improve efforts to assess and mitigate these risks. In Aug. 2007, Congress passed the 9/11 Act, which provides DHS the authority to consider expanding the program to countries whose short-term business and tourism visa refusal rates were between 3% and 10% in the prior fiscal year. This testimony discusses a recent report on the Visa Waiver Program. Specifically, it examines DHS¿s process for expanding the Visa Waiver Program and evaluates the extent to which DHS is assessing and mitigating program risks. Illus.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : Jess T. Ford
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2009-03
Visa Waiver Program written by Jess T. Ford and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03 with Law categories.
The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, has many benefits, but it also has risks. In 2006, it was found that the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) needed to improve efforts to assess and mitigate these risks. In Aug. 2007, Congress passed the 9/11 Act, which provides DHS with the authority to consider expanding the program to countries whose short-term business and tourism visa refusal rates were between 3% and 10% in the prior fiscal year. This report examined DHS¿s process for expanding the Visa Waiver Program and evaluated the extent to which DHS is assessing and mitigating program risks. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Visa Waiver Program Dhs Has Implemented The Electronic System For Travel Authorizaiton But Futher Steps Needed To Address Potential Program Risks
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language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Visa Waiver Program Dhs Has Implemented The Electronic System For Travel Authorizaiton But Futher Steps Needed To Address Potential Program Risks written by and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : Alison Siskin
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2011
Visa Waiver Program written by Alison Siskin and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.
Report that discusses the visa waiver program (VWP), which allows for a bypass of the first step by which foreign visitors are screened for admissibility to enter the United States. Some policymakers are concerned that this waiver allows terrorists to more easily enter the country. The report provides waiver-related statistics and related legislation.
Border Security
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Author : Cheryl Goodman
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2002
Border Security written by Cheryl Goodman and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Political Science categories.
Since 9/11, some have voiced concern that terrorists or other criminals may exploit one of the U.S. visa programs -- the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) -- to enter the U.S. The program enables citizens of 28 participating countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa. This report reviews the VWP, including the process for assessing countries' eligibility to participate in the program. Determines the implications -- specifically those affecting national security, foreign relations, tourism, and State Dept. resources -- of eliminating the program. These VWP countries were visited: Belgium, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina. Maps, charts and tables.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : Charles K. Edwards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10-12
Visa Waiver Program written by Charles K. Edwards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-12 with categories.
The Visa Waiver Program was established in 1986 to promote international tourism without jeopardizing U.S. security. The program allows nationals from designated countries to enter the U.S. and stay for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate. Currently, there are 36 Visa Waiver Program countries. The Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to assess the law enforcement and security risks of Visa Waiver Program countries, and terminate a country from the Visa Waiver Program if necessary. This review determined the adequacy of processes used to determine (1) a country's initial designation as a Visa Waiver Program participant, and the continuing designation of current Visa Waiver Program countries; and (2) how effectively the Visa Waiver Program Office collaborates with key stakeholders. This is a print on demand report.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Business, Trade, and Tourism
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Visa Waiver Program written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Business, Trade, and Tourism and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Passports categories.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : Alison Siskin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Visa Waiver Program written by Alison Siskin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Emigration and immigration law categories.
Since the events of September 11, 2001, concerns have been raised about the ability of terrorists to enter the United States under the visa waiver program. The visa waiver program (VWP) allows nationals from certain countries to enter the United States as temporary visitors (nonimmigrants) for business or pleasure without first obtaining a visa from a U.S. consulate abroad. Temporary visitors for business or pleasure from non-VWP countries must obtain a visa from Department of State (DOS) officers at a consular post abroad before coming to the United States. The VWP constitutes one of a few exceptions under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) in which foreign nationals are admitted into the United States without a valid visa. Under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, travelers who seek to enter the United States through the VWP are subject to the biometric requirements of the US-VISIT program. By eliminating the visa requirement, this program facilitates international travel and commerce and eases consular office workloads abroad, but it also bypasses the first step by which foreign visitors are screened for admissibility to enter the United States. In FY2004, 15.9 million visitors entered the United States under this program, constituting 58% of all overseas visitors. To qualify for the VWP, the INA specifies that a country must: offer reciprocal privileges to United States citizens; have had a nonimmigrant refusal rate of less than 3% for the previous year or an average of no more than 2% over the past two fiscal years with neither year going above 2.5%; certify that the country issues, or will issue, machine-readable passports; and not compromise the law enforcement or security interests of the United States by its inclusion in the program. Countries can be terminated from the VWP if an emergency occurs that threatens the United States' security interests. The USA PATRIOT Act enacted a requirement that by October 1, 2003, all aliens applying for admission under the VWP must have machine-readable passports. The act allowed the Secretary of State to waive the requirement until September 30, 2007, and the requirement was waived until September 30, 2004, for 22 of the 27 VWP countries. At this time, aliens entering from the VWP must present machine-readable passports. In addition, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act of 2002 required that by October 26, 2004, all countries participating in the VWP must issue their nationals machine-readable passports that incorporate biometric identifiers; however, the deadline was extended until October 26, 2005. Only two VWP countries, Italy and France, were unable to meet the biometric deadline. For entry under the VWP, passports issued after October 26, 2005, must have digitized photo on the data page. P.L. 108-458, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, requires that by October 26, 2006, each VWP country, as a condition of being in the VWP, certify that it is developing a program to issue identifiers which are verifiable at the country's port of entry. In the 109th Congress, H.R. 1320 would require those entering under the VWP to undergo an electronic verification of admissibility before embarkation. In addition, H.R. 688 would suspend the VWP, while other bills (H.R. 634 and H.R. 635/S. 348) would add Poland to the VWP.
Visa Waiver Program
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Visa Waiver Program written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Law categories.
The Visa Waiver Program
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Visa Waiver Program written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with National security categories.