Immigration News  |
| Changes in immigration that impact your life. |
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| e-Passport readers in place at additional airports |
| October 17, 2006 |
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| E-Passport readers are now in place at additional airports, including Honolulu International Airport, Kona International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, New York JFK International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. |
| Digital photo requirement for Visa Waiver travelers |
| October 21, 2005 |
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| Travelers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) face some new requirements starting October 26, 2005. Passports issued on or after that date must bear a digital photo of the holder. |
| Worldwide Business Visa Center opens today |
| July 15, 2005 |
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| As of July 15, the U.S.-China Business Initiative, which began as a pilot program in January, will expand into a new Business Visa Center available to assist businesses in the United States and their partners, customers and colleagues around the world. |
| “Know before you visit” – CBP’s tips for visitors to the U.S. |
| November 23, 2004 |
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| U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today launched a traveler awareness campaign to inform the millions of visitors who will travel to the United States this holiday season. For a speedy and trouble free entry, CBP has provided tips on proper documentation and U.S. entry requirements and procedures. |
| DOS Cable on Visa Waiver Program |
| October 20, 2004 |
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| The U.S. Department of State has issued a cable reminding all the embassies and consular posts of the two key dates – September 30, when VWP travelers will be enrolled in US-VISIT; and October 26, as of when VWP travelers must present a valid machine-readable passport (MRP) or U.S. visa for admission to the U.S. |
| CBP Officers directed to enforce law with Common Sense on Visa Waiver Overstayers |
| August 13, 2004 |
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| U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced today new discretion for CBP officers to grant no-risk travelers who overstayed under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on a prior visit a one-time parole. The use of discretion by CBP supervisors will avoid the detention and handcuffing which Commissioner Bonner said was "inappropriate" for minor violations of the Visa Waiver Program. |
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