Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program

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Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program 19 U.S. - Visit Entry/Exit System U.S.-VISIT is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security program that enhances the country’s entry and exit system. It enables the United States to effectively verify the identity of incoming visitors and confirm compliance with visa and immigration policies. The goals of U.S.-VISIT are to: · Enhance the security of citizens and visitors · Expedite legitimate travel and trade · Ensure the integrity of the immigration system · Safeguard the personal privacy of visitors The initiative involves collecting travel information and ―biometric identifiers‖ (such as fingerprints, using a simple, inkless device) from visitors to assist the border officer in making admissibility decisions. The identity of visitors who need a visa to travel to the U.S. will be verified upon their arrival and departure. These entry and exit procedures address the critical need for tighter security and our ongoing commitment to expedite travel for the millions of legitimate visitors we welcome each year to conduct business, study, see family, or tour the country. Upon Arrival At an airport or seaport, travel documents such as your passport and visa will be reviewed, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer will ask specific questions regarding your stay in the U.S. As part of the enhanced procedures, you will have two fingerprints scanned by an inkless device and a digital photograph taken. All of the data and information is then used to assist the border inspector in determining whether or not to admit you. Upon Departure You must return your I-94 card to the airline, ship or border representative when departing the U.S. Note: Effective May 2007, international travelers are no longer required to checkout at a U.S.-VISIT exit kiosk. For more information about U.S.-VISIT, please consult www.dhs.gov/us-visit. Special Registration Requirements for Certain Non-Immigrants As a result of the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act passed by Congress and signed into law by the President in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist acts, non-immigrants from certain countries are required to register their presence with the Department of Homeland Security
Franklin University: Handbook for Exchange Visitor- J Program 20 (DHS). This requirement is known as the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS). Anyone subject to NSEERS must update their registration at certain predetermined intervals and notify the DHS of any change of address, employment or educational institution. Prior to any departure from the U.S., these individuals must notify DHS of their intended departure AND may only depart the U.S. from certain authorized airports. Who is Required to be Registered Non-immigrants from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria who enter the U.S. are required to register with the DHS. Individuals from other countries may be required to register in NSEERS at the discretion at the port of entry official. What are the Requirements Individuals to whom these procedures apply must: 1. Register with DHS upon entering the U.S. 2. Be interviewed by DHS within 30 – 40 days of entering the U.S. 3. Be interviewed again by DHS one year after entering the U.S. 4. Continue to be interviewed by DHS on the anniversary date of the last admission to the U.S. 5. Inform DHS within 10 days of any change of address, change of employer or change of school. 6. Notify DHS of departure by departing the U.S. from a designated port of departure. Columbus is a designated port of departure. Frequently Asked Questions about NSEERS I am a non-immigrant who was born in one of the five countries, but who is now a citizen of another country. Do these requirements apply to me Yes. The law applies to anyone born in one of these countries. Also, individuals who may have been born elsewhere, but are citizens of these countries are also subject to this requirement. I am a non-immigrant who is not from one of these countries. These procedures do not concern me, right Maybe. Maybe not. A U.S. consular officer or a DHS inspector may determine that these procedures apply to you if you are engaged in work or study in a field that may have national security implications. How do I register Initial registration occurs when you enter the U.S. from abroad. At the time you go through immigration inspection, if these procedures apply, you will be taken into another room. You
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