Visa Security Policy Roles of the Departments of State and Homeland Security

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Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Diplomatic and consular service.

Government information.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Addresses Department of State and DHS visa security policy roles and interaction, in light of attempted attack on Northwest Airlines flight on Dec. 25, 2010. Examines general background on visa issuances, statutory basis of current visa policy, consular screening procedures, visa revocation, and DHS visa security program (VSP). Considers current issues, including competing interests, acceptance of VSP in consular posts, effectiveness of visa security program, and funding for Department of State visa processing and DHS VSP

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Visa Security Policy

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-DSP-0380

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