DOS Cable on Revised Requirements for Visas Eagles for Iranians
Fm SecState WashDC
To All Diplomatic and Consular Posts Immediate
Special Embassy Program
Asmara
Sarajevo
Bujumbura
FBI WashDC 0798
CIA WashDC 1317
Unclas State 214127
Visas
E.O. 12958: N/A
Tags: CVIS, IR
Subject: Revised Requirements for Visas Eagles for Iranians
1. This tasking has been cleared with M/P (Sep).
2. Effective immediately, visas eagle telegrams are required on all/all nationals of Iran between the ages of 16 and 65, who are not already otherwise subject to Visas Donkeys or Bears. Cables should also be slugged as follows: State for INR/IC TIPOFF. This requirement will remain in effect for 100 days and will end on 15 March 1997.
3. Posts should review State 54135 (16 Mar 96) which provided guidance on information that should be submitted in Visas Eagle and Donkey telegrams on Iranians. Post must provide the requested detailed information to the greatest extent possible.
4. In those cases where post believes expeditious handling (less than the 15-day waiting period) is warranted. Visas Eagle cables should be slugged for CA/VO/LIC and should contain appropriate justification.
Talbott