U.S Code last checked for updates: May 15, 2024
§ 1379.
Technology standard to confirm identity
(1)
In general
(2)
Interoperable
(3)
Accessible
The electronic system described in paragraph (2), once implemented, shall be readily and easily accessible to—
(A)
all consular officers responsible for the issuance of visas;
(B)
all Federal inspection agents at all United States border inspection points; and
(C)
all law enforcement and intelligence officers as determined by regulation to be responsible for investigation or identification of aliens admitted to the United States pursuant to a visa.
(4)
Report
(5)
Funding
(Pub. L. 107–56, title IV, § 403(c), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 344; Pub. L. 107–173, title II, §§ 201(c)(5), 202(a)(4)(B), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 548, 549.)
cite as: 8 USC 1379