Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DOS Cable Regarding Worldwide Information Sharing Standards with Foreign Governments
Reuters obtained a DOS cable, issued on July 12, 2017, that will require all nations to provide extensive data to help it vet visa applicants and determine whether a traveler poses a terrorist threat. In response to Executive Order (EO) 13780, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, produced a report outlining what information is needed from every country in order to sufficiently vet the nationals of that country in order to obtain a visa, admission at a port of entry, or other immigration benefit. Countries that fail to comply with the new protocols or take steps to do so within 50 days could face travel sanctions.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17072046.