Study and Travel Visas: How to Enter the United States

Author: Brey (USA) Boswell Wood, edited by Jin Lihui
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Some of the terrorists responsible for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center may have entered the United States with student visas and tourist visas. There is no doubt that this is the main reason prompting the U.S. government to reassess the feasibility of visa spots and visa procedures. There was once a suggestion to suspend visa issuance for six months, but this measure was not adopted. The legislature gradually realized that while the current standards and procedures for visa issuance include a significant number of security measures, the systems and technologies supporting these measures still require further improvement. The government is now focused on enhancing identity verification and criminal record collection efforts, as well as strengthening international cooperation. This book does not detail the modifications to standards and procedures, but it provides a thorough explanation of the delays in visa decisions, the meticulous review of applications for entry into the United States, and the strict supervision of students by schools.