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|Website=The program's operations are now under the [[Office of Biometric Identity Management]] (OBIM) - https://www.dhs.gov/obim | |Website=The program's operations are now under the [[Office of Biometric Identity Management]] (OBIM) - https://www.dhs.gov/obim | ||
|Services=Biometric identity verification; Entry-exit tracking | |Services=Biometric identity verification; Entry-exit tracking | ||
|ParentOrganization= | |ParentOrganization=Department of Homeland Security | ||
|CreationLegislation= | |CreationLegislation=Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 | ||
|Regulations= | |Regulations= | ||
|HeadquartersLocation=Washington, D.C. | |HeadquartersLocation=Washington, D.C. | ||
|HeadquartersAddress=Not applicable as US-VISIT has been integrated into OBIM | |HeadquartersAddress=Not applicable as US-VISIT has been integrated into OBIM | ||
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The '''US-VISIT''' was a program within the [[U.S. Department of Homeland Security]] that focused on improving border security by implementing biometric verification for non-U.S. citizens entering the country. It was part of efforts to ensure that individuals entering and leaving the U.S. complied with immigration regulations. | The '''US-VISIT''' was a program within the [[U.S. Department of Homeland Security]] that focused on improving border security by implementing biometric verification for non-U.S. citizens entering the country. It was part of efforts to ensure that individuals entering and leaving the U.S. complied with immigration regulations. | ||