Taken Questions
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 25, 2003
Taken Question from July 25, 2002 Daily Press Briefing

Rewards for Justice Program

Question: Are informants eligible for U.S. immigration or protection?

Answer: Informants are eligible for certain protections afforded under U.S. law. This may include the issuance of a visa to the informant and/or relocation of the individual and dependents. The informant must make a request for such protection.

The determination of eligibility for such protection falls under theauthority of the Department of Justice.

Released on July 25, 2003