Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
of notifying the originating agency in these instances.
It Is agreed that NCIC hits which occur on aliens are of a clear statutory interest to INS. These intercepts will be
immediately processed through Customs by INS upon positive identification and, provided that a Customs
violation is not discovered, they will be referred to the originating agency by INS. However, if a Customs
violation is discovered, Customs will proceed to handle that violation after coordinating the matter with INS.
Nevertheless, in all instances of NCIC hits on aliens, INS will contact the originating agency. In all instances,
before the subject is released to any other agency by INS, a detainer (Form 1-247) will be prepared and presented
to the other interested agency by INS.
7. PREINSPECTION
It is anticipated that the growth of INS preinspection at foreign sites of embarkation will continue. Customs
supports this INS operation. However, since INS retains its 100 percent query responsibility while at the foreign
location, it becomes necessary to ensure the information is transmitted to Customs in the U. S.
It is agreed that, where possible, INS will provide Customs, at the port of arrival, in advance of arrival, with the
information relating to the queries performed at the preinspection site. In addition, INS will provide USCS with
positive identification of all subject hits.
8. ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) provides both Customs and INS with capabilities for
enhanced enforcement and facilitation.
It is agreed that in instances in which APIS is received from either a carrier or a foreign government, the agencies
will work cooperatively to develop facilitative processing of the APIS arrivals.
It Is agreed that INS and Customs will cooperate to promote participation in the APIS program by the airlines
and foreign government
9. MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS AND VISAS
It is agreed that INS and Customs will engage in a joint effort to promote the development and use of
machine readable passports and visas.
10. SPECIAL REQUESTS
It is agreed that any special requests for inspection services that involve the FIS agencies will be decided in joint
consultation.
C. OTHER TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. This agreement will be effective from the date of signature and will continue indefinitely until
terminated in writing by mutual agreement.
2. Revisions, amendments and modifications to this agreement may be made upon the written approval of
both agencies and shall become effective upon the date of approval.
3. This document is an internal government agreement and is not intended to confer any right or benefit on
any private person or party.
DATE: October 17, 1990