U.S. Congress - H.R.959 Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
H.R.959 - Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Official Summary
3/8/2011--Introduced.Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the visa waiver program to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate progrOfficial Summary
3/8/2011--Introduced.Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding the visa waiver program to:(1) authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Secretary of State, to designate program countries;
(2) replace visa refusal rates with visa overstay rates in determining program participation;
(3) set a maximum 3% visa overstay rate for program countries; and
(4) revise probationary status and program termination provisions. Directs the Comptroller General to review the Secretary of Homeland Security's methods for tracking aliens entering and exiting the United States and for detecting visa overstays.
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JOLT Act: Congress Moving in the Right Direction on Visa Reform
Incorporating the language and provisions of the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act (H.R. 959) introduced earlier this year, the JOLT Act would address this issue by reinstating DHS’s ability to waive the 3 percent refusal rate ...
Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), including updated eligibility
Sen. Kirk and Rep. Quiqley Meet with Polish President on Visa-Waivers
497/H.R.959), which aims to update and modernize VWP requirements, ultimately making Poland and other U.S. allies eligible to participate in VWP. Senator Kirk has stated repeatedly “that despite its strong support for the United states, Poland remains ..
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