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Laws
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Executive Orders, Advisories, and Directives
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Consequences
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2001 Patriot Act
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Created SEVIS and US-VISIT concept
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2002 Homeland Security Act
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Created DHS; split authority for visas and immigration. DOS vets and issues documents, DHS handles policy and enforcement
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2002 Enhanced Border Security And Visa Entry Reform Act (BSA)
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Imposed border control (INS) on DHS
Mandated increased requirements for US-VISIT program integration, interoperability with other law-enforcement and intelligence systems, biometrics, and accessibility
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VISAS Condor Implemented January 2002 BSA §306
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Security screen for nationals of US-designated state sponsor of terrorism
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Biometric Visa Program Began implementation September 2003 BSA §303
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All visa applicants must have personal interview with consular official, scan fingerprints, and submit a photograph
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Machine-Readable Passports (MRPs) for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Countries (September 2005)
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All VWP countries must implement MRPs incorporating biometric identifiers; nationals from VWP countries that do not issue such passports need to obtain a visa for US travel for visas issued after September 2005
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