Newsgroup: it.hobby.viaggi
Titolo: USA Avviso di Sicurezza

United States of America
This Advice is current for Wednesday 23 October 2002 EST 
The Advice was issued on Wednesday 23 October 2002 16:42:41 EST 
This advice has been reviewed. It contains new information or advice
but the overall level of advice has not been changed. 
Australians in the United States are advised to be especially alert to
their own security. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has
warned state and local law enforcement of the potential threat of
further terrorist attacks against US economic interests. The United
States has introduced a new National Security Entry-Exit Registration
System (NSEERS) from 11 September 2002. Some Australian travellers can
expect to be fingerprinted and photographed at ports of entry to the
United States. Further, Australian travellers should confirm their
eligibility to enter or transit the United States under the 90 day
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by contacting the nearest US Embassy or
Consulate-General before travelling to the United States. 
Safety and Security 
On 9 October 2002 the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued
a release to US state and local enforcement agencies, warning of
potential terrorist attacks against US economic interests. 
In view of the heightened tension associated with the terrorist
attacks in the United States in September 2001 and the subsequent
response by the international coalition, Australians in the United
States are advised to be especially alert to their own security. They
should monitor local developments and news broadcasts carefully, and
follow the advice of local authorities. 
This Travel Advice should be read in conjunction with our "Terrorist
threat to US interests in the United States and Overseas" bulletin at
http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/TravelBulletins/Terrorist_threat
and our General Advice to Australian Travellers at
http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/General
. 
There have been a series of sniper shootings in the Washington DC
Metropolitan Area, including the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
State of Maryland. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
Montgomery County Police Department have established two web sites
with the most up-to-date information regarding the crimes. Moreover,
they also offer common sense tips on how to stay safe. We recommend
that you review the websites before travelling to or within the
Washington DC area. 
http://www.co.mo.md.us/shootings/info.htm
 
http://www.fbi.gov/sniper/sniper.htm
 
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS) 
The US Government implemented a new national security entry and exit
registration system, called NSEERS, at selected ports of entry on 11
September 2002. This system is being expanded to include all land, air
and sea ports of entry on 1 October 2002. 
The following three categories of visitors will be subjected to new
procedures: 
1. All nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria. 
2. Foreign nationals, including business visitors and tourists, whom
the US Department of State determines to present an elevated national
security risk. 
3. Foreign nationals identified by immigration inspectors at the ports
of entry as also presenting an elevated national security risk. 
Although the impact of the new system on Australian travellers is yet
to be seen, it is likely that those dual Australian nationals from the
five nations noted above will be subjected to the new requirements,
especially if they present their non-Australian passport on arrival.
Australians arriving from departure points in those five countries may
also be subjected to the new requirements, even if they are travelling
on an Australian passport. 
Any visitor to the United States who is referred for further
immigration inspection for any reason may be obliged to have his/her
biometric data (for example fingerprints or facial imagery) entered
into the NSEERS database. 
Arriving visitors who are subject to the new controls will have prints
taken of both their thumbs, be photographed, and be required to
periodically confirm where they are living and what they are doing in
the United States. They also must advise immigration authorities when
they depart the country. 
90-Day Visa Free Entry 
Australian travellers should confirm their eligibility to enter or
transit the United States under the 90 day Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
by contacting the nearest US Embassy or Consulate-General before
travelling to the United States. 
Many Australians travelling to or transiting the United States on
Australian passports do not need visas. Visa free entry for up to 90
days is possible under the US Government Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for
travel for business (not government business), tourism or medical
purposes. Those planning to work, study, or stay more than 90 days
will need visas and should contact the nearest US Embassy or
Consulate. 
Travellers who have previously been denied visas, or those with
criminal convictions, are not eligible to enter the United States
under the VWP, nor are they eligible to transit US ports on the way to
other destinations. They should apply to the nearest US Embassy or
Consulate for a visa. Australians resident in countries other than
Australia might not be entitled to entry under the VWP and should
check their eligibility before they travel to the United States. 
To enter or transit the United States under the VWP, travellers must
be seeking entry for 90 days or less, have a valid Australian
passport, a return or outbound ticket and waive their right to appeal
if they are refused entry. Travellers may also be asked for proof of
financial solvency for the period of their stay in the United States. 
Travellers admitted under the VWP cannot extend their stay beyond 90
days and cannot change their visa status while in the United States.
Once 90 days have expired, you are unlawfully present in the United
States and subject to arrest and deportation. If you are arrested, you
may be detained until the necessary arrangements are made for your
removal. Once removed, you may be barred from re-entering the United
States for 5 years, 10 years, or forever, depending on how long you
overstayed. New laws enacted since the terrorist attacks of September
2001 require and empower US authorities to be more rigorous in dealing
with breaches of immigration law. The US Border Patrol conducts random
inspections of individuals and motor vehicles in the south-west states
that border Mexico. Travelling to Canada, Mexico or an adjoining
island then returning to the United States does not necessarily count
as a new entry for the purposes of obtaining another 90 day stay. It
may count as par! t of the 90 days. 
US immigration officials have a wide measure of discretion in deciding
whether to admit a visitor or allow the visitor to transit the United
States to other countries. Even when a traveller has a valid visa,
immigration officials have the authority to deny admission. A growing
number of Australians are being denied entry under the VWP at ports of
entry, particularly at Los Angeles International Airport. 
Further information 
Neither the Australian Embassy nor the Australian Consulates-General
in the United States can help Australians with visa or other US
immigration problems. If you have any questions, you should contact
the US Embassy or one of the US Consulates-General in Australia before
your departure. Once in the United States, you may contact the
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for advice on
1-800-375-5283
 or its website at 
http://www.ins.gov
 The Embassy of the
United States of America also maintains a website at
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/embassy
 
Health Issues 
For information on prevalent diseases and inoculations, travellers
should consult their doctor or a travel clinic. Contact details for
travel clinics can be found in our 'Travelling Well' brochure
available on the department's website. 
Travel and Health Insurance 
Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas
travel. Travellers should check with their insurer to make sure that
their policy meets their needs. In particular, travellers should be
aware that some insurance companies will not pay claims that arise
when travellers have disregarded the Government's travel advice. 
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 1. All nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Syria.
rotfl.... specialmente per l'ultima nazione...
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AndreA wrote:
 >> The following three categories of visitors will be subjected to new
 >>  procedures: 1. All nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan and
 >> Syria.
 >
 >
 > rotfl.... specialmente per l'ultima nazione...
A parte che a me sto avviso non piace nemmeno quel poco da farmici fare
una risatina sarcastica (se ho ben capito quello che ci siamo scritti al 
riguardo, la pensi come me)... :-/
Mi spieghi perché la Siria ti fa ridere più delle altre? :-o
Ciao!
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 Mi spieghi perché la Siria ti fa ridere più delle altre? :-o
perchè è la nazione di quelle citate che mi da piu' adito all'idea che in
USA questi comunicati li fanno + per luoghi comuni per accontentare la massa
che dopo serie indagini...
