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8 U.S.C. § 1734 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1734. Improved training for consular officers
(a) Training
The Secretary of State shall require that all consular officers responsible for adjudicating visa applications, before undertaking to perform consular responsibilities, receive specialized training in the effective screening of visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States. Such officers shall be specially and extensively trained in the identification of aliens inadmissible under section 1182(a)(3)(A) and (B) of this title, interagency and international intelligence sharing regarding terrorists and terrorism, and cultural-sensitivity toward visa applicants. In accordance with section 1776 of this title, and as part of the consular training provided to such officers by the Secretary of State, such officers shall also receive training in detecting fraudulent documents and general document forensics and shall be required as part of such training to work with immigration officers conducting inspections of applicants for admission into the United States at ports of entry.
(b) Use of foreign intelligence information
As an ongoing component of the training required in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of State shall coordinate with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, Federal law enforcement agencies, and the intelligence community to compile and disseminate to the Bureau of Consular Affairs reports, bulletins, updates, and other current unclassified information relevant to terrorists and terrorism and to screening visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 305, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 555; Pub. L. 108–458, title VII, § 7203(c), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3814.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–458 inserted at end “In accordance with section 1776 of this title, and as part of the consular training provided to such officers by the Secretary of State, such officers shall also receive training in detecting fraudulent documents and general document forensics and shall be required as part of such training to work with immigration officers conducting inspections of applicants for admission into the United States at ports of entry.”
8 U.S.C. § 1735 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1735. Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism
(a) In general
No nonimmigrant visa under section 1101(a)(15) of this title shall be issued to any alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that such alien does not pose a threat to the safety or national security of the United States. In making a determination under this subsection, the Secretary of State shall apply standards developed by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that are applicable to the nationals of such states.
(b) State sponsor of international terrorism defined
(1) In general
In this section, the term “state sponsor of international terrorism” means any country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State under any of the laws specified in paragraph (2) to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.
(2) Laws under which determinations were made
The laws specified in this paragraph are the following:
(A) Section 2405(j)(1)(A) of title 50, Appendix (or successor statute).
(B) Section 2780(d) of title 22.
(C) Section 2371(a) of title 22.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 306, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 555.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1736 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1736. Check of lookout databases
Prior to the admission of an alien under the visa waiver program established under section 1187 of this title, the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall determine that the applicant for admission does not appear in any of the appropriate lookout databases available to immigration inspectors at the time the alien seeks admission to the United States.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 307(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1737 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1737. Tracking system for stolen passports
(a) Entering stolen passport identification numbers in the interoperable data system
(1) In general
Beginning with implementation under section 1722 of this title of the law enforcement and intelligence data system, not later than 72 hours after receiving notification of the loss or theft of a United States or foreign passport, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification number for the lost or stolen passport.
(2) Entry of information on previously lost or stolen passports
To the extent practicable, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification numbers for the United States and foreign passports lost or stolen prior to the implementation of such system.
(b) Transition period
Until such time as the law enforcement and intelligence data system described in section 1722 of this title is fully implemented, the Attorney General shall enter the data described in subsection (a) of this section into an existing data system being used to determine the admissibility or deportability of aliens.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 308, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1738 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1738. Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens
Not later than 180 days after May 14, 2002, the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under section 1157 of this title, or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under section 1158 of this title, the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title III, § 309, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 556.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1751 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1751. Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program
(a) In general
The President shall conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a North American National Security Program to enhance the mutual security and safety of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
(b) Study elements
In conducting the study required by subsection (a) of this section, the President shall consider the following:
(1) Preclearance
The feasibility of establishing a program enabling foreign national travelers to the United States to submit voluntarily to a preclearance procedure established by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to determine whether such travelers are admissible to the United States under section 1182 of this title. Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding the preclearance program to include the preclearance both of foreign nationals traveling to Canada and foreign nationals traveling to Mexico.
(2) Preinspection
The feasibility of expanding preinspection facilities at foreign airports as described in section 1225a of this title. Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding preinspections to foreign nationals on air flights destined for Canada and Mexico, and the cross training and funding of inspectors from Canada and Mexico.
(3) Conditions
A determination of the measures necessary to ensure that the conditions required by section 1225a(a)(5) of this title are satisfied, including consultation with experts recognized for their expertise regarding the conditions required by that section.
(c) Report
Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 401, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 557.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1752 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1752. Staffing levels at ports of entry
The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall staff ports of entry at such levels that would be adequate to meet traffic flow and inspection time objectives efficiently without compromising the safety and security of the United States. Estimated staffing levels under workforce models for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be based on the goal of providing immigration services described in section 1356(g) of this title within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 403(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 559.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1752a (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1752a. Model ports-of-entry
(a) In general
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
(1) establish a model ports-of-entry program for the purpose of providing a more efficient and welcoming international arrival process in order to facilitate and promote business and tourist travel to the United States, while also improving security; and
(2) implement the program initially at the 20 United States international airports that have the highest number of foreign visitors arriving annually as of August 3, 2007.
(b) Program elements
The program shall include—
(1) enhanced queue management in the Federal Inspection Services area leading up to primary inspection;
(2) assistance for foreign travelers once they have been admitted to the United States, in consultation, as appropriate, with relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities; and
(3) instructional videos, in English and such other languages as the Secretary determines appropriate, in the Federal Inspection Services area that explain the United States inspection process and feature national, regional, or local welcome videos.
(c) Additional Customs and Border Protection officers for high-volume ports
Subject to the availability of appropriations, not later than the end of fiscal year 2008 the Secretary of Homeland Security shall employ not fewer than an additional 200 Customs and Border Protection officers over the number of such positions for which funds were appropriated for the proceeding fiscal year to address staff shortages at the 20 United States international airports that have the highest number of foreign visitors arriving annually as of August 3, 2007.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 725, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 350.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.
8 U.S.C. § 1753 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1753. Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services
(a) In general
United States border inspections agencies, including the Immigration and Naturalization Service, acting jointly and under an agreement of cooperation with the Government of Canada, may conduct joint United States-Canada inspections projects on the international border between the two countries. Each such project may provide alternative inspections services and shall undertake to harmonize the criteria for inspections applied by the two countries in implementing those projects.
(b) Annual report
The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury shall prepare and submit annually to Congress a report on the joint United States-Canada inspections projects conducted under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Exemption from Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act
Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the “Administrative Procedure Act”) and chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”) shall not apply to fee setting for services and other administrative requirements relating to projects described in subsection (a) of this section, except that fees and forms established for such projects shall be published as a notice in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 404, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 560.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1762 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1762. Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants
(a) Periodic review of compliance
Not later than two years after May 14, 2002, and every two years thereafter, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall conduct a review of the institutions certified to receive nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title. Each review shall determine whether the institutions are in compliance with—
(1) recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title; and
(2) recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 1372 of this title.
(b) Periodic review of sponsors of exchange visitors
(1) Requirement for reviews
Not later than two years after May 14, 2002, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the entities designated to sponsor exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title.
(2) Determinations
On the basis of reviews of entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether the entities are in compliance with—
(A) recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(J) of this title; and
(B) recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 1372 of this title.
(c) Effect of material failure to comply
Material failure of an institution or other entity to comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant students or exchange visitor program participants under section 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of this title, or section 1372 of this title, shall result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, of the institution’s approval to receive such students, or result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Secretary of State, of the other entity’s designation to sponsor exchange visitor program participants, as the case may be.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title V, § 502, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 563.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1771 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1771. General Accounting Office study
(a) Requirement for study
(1) In general
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and utility of implementing a requirement that each nonimmigrant alien in the United States submit to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization each year a current address and, where applicable, the name and address of an employer.
(2) Nonimmigrant alien defined
In paragraph (1), the term “nonimmigrant alien” means an alien described in section 1101(a)(15) of this title.
(b) Report
Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under subsection (a) of this section. The report shall include the Comptroller General’s findings, together with any recommendations that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 602, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 564.)
heading: Change of Name
text: General Accounting Office redesignated Government Accountability Office by section 8 of Pub. L. 108–271, set out as a note under section 702 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1772 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1772. International cooperation
(a) International electronic data system
The Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, shall jointly conduct a study of the alternative approaches (including the costs of, and procedures necessary for, each alternative approach) for encouraging or requiring Canada, Mexico, and countries treated as visa waiver program countries under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1187] to develop an intergovernmental network of interoperable electronic data systems that—
(1) facilitates real-time access to that country’s law enforcement and intelligence information that is needed by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen visa applicants and applicants for admission into the United States to identify aliens who are inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.);
(2) is interoperable with the electronic data system implemented under section 1722 of this title; and
(3) performs in accordance with implementation of the technology standard referred to in section 1722(a) of this title.
(b) Report
Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 603, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 564.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1773 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1773. Statutory construction
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impose requirements that are inconsistent with the North American Free Trade Agreement or to require additional documents for aliens for whom documentary requirements are waived under section 1182(d)(4)(B) of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 604, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–173, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 543, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of this title and Tables.
8 U.S.C. § 1774 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1774. Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance
(a) Requirement for report
Not later than January 15 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the total number of aliens who, during the preceding year, failed to attend a removal proceeding after having been arrested outside a port of entry, served a notice to appear under section 1229(a)(1) of this title, and released on the alien’s own recognizance. The report shall also take into account the number of cases in which there were defects in notices of hearing or the service of notices of hearing, together with a description and analysis of the effects, if any, that the defects had on the attendance of aliens at the proceedings.
(b) Initial report
Notwithstanding the time for submission of the annual report provided in subsection (a) of this section, the report for 2001 shall be submitted not later than 6 months after May 14, 2002.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 605, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1775 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1775. Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
The Department of State shall retain, for a period of seven years from the date of application, every application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) in a form that will be admissible in the courts of the United States or in administrative proceedings, including removal proceedings under such Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], without regard to whether the application was approved or denied.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 606, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in text, is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.