| DHS Proposes Electronic Travel Authorization for Visa Waiver Program |
Interim Final Rule- Changes to the Visa Waiver Program to Implement the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Program |
Jun 03, 2008 |
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| USCIS and FBI Release Joint Plan To Eliminate Backlog |
USCIS and FBI Release Joint Plan To Eliminate Backlog |
Apr 02, 2008 |
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| USCIS Update on Background Check Policy |
USCIS posts update on background check policy |
Feb 28, 2008 |
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| USCIS Memo Allows I-485 Approval If FBI Namecheck Pending Over 180 Days |
USCIS memo: Form I-485 can be approved if FBI namecheck has been pending for more than 180 days. |
Feb 04, 2008 |
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| Final Rule on REAL ID License and ID Standards |
DHS final rule implements minimum standards under REAL ID for State drivers' licenses and IDs. |
Jan 29, 2008 |
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| DOS Updates Regs For Consistency With New Fingerprint and Namecheck Procedures and Fees |
Federal Register notice. 72 Fed. Reg. 74174 (December 31, 2007) |
Dec 31, 2007 |
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| Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requirements |
DHS reminds travelers that proof-of-citizenship documents will be required as of January 31, 2008. |
Dec 04, 2007 |
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| DOS Guidance on Processing Visa Applicants With Drunk Driving Hits |
DOS guidance. This June 7, 2007 cable clarifies how consular officers should handle cases where an applicant's criminal record shows an arrest or conviction for drunk driving or other alcohol related offense. |
Jun 07, 2007 |
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| OIG reports on its review of USCIS security check activities |
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the DHS issues a report on its review of USCIS security check activities.
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Nov 09, 2005 |
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| USCIS memo clarifies impact of failure to comply with NSEERS |
USCIS provides additional guidance regarding the impact of failure to comply with NSEERS. |
Oct 14, 2004 |
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| CRS report analyzes terrorist identification, screening, and tracking |
Congressional Research Service (CRS) issues report analyzing terrorist identification, screening, and tracking.
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Apr 21, 2004 |
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| DOS Cable on CLASS Hits |
DOS cable discusses the most common hits that occur in CLASS namechecks. |
Apr 12, 2004 |
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| Department of Commerce reports on deemed export controls |
Department of Commerce issues report on deemed export controls. |
Mar 31, 2004 |
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| DHS eases some Special Registration requirements effective December 2, 2003 |
DHS provides guidance to ease some Special Registration requirements effective December 2, 2003. |
Dec 02, 2003 |
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| INS Extends Special Registration for Certain Nonimmigrant Aliens |
INS announces decision to extend Special Registration for Certain Nonimmigrant Aliens.
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Feb 19, 2003 |
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