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Visa Update
What is
US-VISIT?
US-VISIT is a top priority for
the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security because it enhances
security for US citizens and
visitors while facilitating
legitimate travel and trade
across their borders.
US-VISIT helps to secure US
borders, facilitate the entry and
exit process, and enhance the
integrity of their immigration
system while respecting the
privacy of their visitors.
US-VISIT is part of a
continuum of security measures
that begins overseas and
continues through a visitor’s
arrival in and departure from the
United States. It
incorporates eligibility
determinations made by both the
Departments of Homeland Security
and State.
US-VISIT is helping
demonstrate that they remain a
welcoming nation and that they
can keep America’s doors
open and the nation secure.
Goals of the program
are to:
- Enhance the security of US
citizens and visitors
- Facilitate legitimate
travel and trade
- Ensure the integrity of US
immigration systems
- Protect the privacy of US
visitors
Who will be required
to enroll in
US-VISIT?
US-VISIT currently applies to
all visitors (with limited
exemptions) holding non-immigrant
visas, regardless of country of
origin.
How does US-VISIT
work?
When did US VISIT go
into effect?
On January 5, 2004, US-VISIT
entry procedures were operational
at 115 airports and 14 seaports
and we began pilot testing
biometric exit procedures at one
airport and one seaport.
This year US VISIT entry
procedures will be deployed at
the nation’s 50 busiest
land ports of entry.
How can I be assured
that my privacy will be
protected?
All data obtained from you is
securely stored as part of your
travel record. This
information is made available
only to authorized officials and
selected law enforcement agencies
responsible for ensuring the
safety and security of U.S.
citizens and foreign visitors.
Learn more about the
US-VISIT privacy policy, redress
policy and other vital privacy
information on our Multilingual
Fact Sheets & Videos
page
How do I do business
with US-VISIT?
Please visit the "Open
for Business" page for more
information on working with
US-VISIT.
For more information
on US-VISIT
To download or view the latest
Frequently Asked Questions, Fact
Sheets, US-VISIT information in
12 different languages, Contact
Information and Press Materials
visit our Multilingual
Fact Sheets & Videos
page.
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If you have any
questions about these
regulations or your
particular situation,
contact InterLynx
Relocation Management
Limited
905 882-2266 or
1-800-561-5957, or by
email at
visa_info@ilynx.ca
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