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GAOREPORTS
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2010-08-12
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2004-05-18
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GA 1.13:GAO-04-708R
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REPORT
GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R
GAO-04-708R
Consulates
Identity verification
National preparedness
Standards and standardization
Border control
Homeland security
Visas
Canada
Correspondence
A10096
Visa Operations at U.S. Posts in Canada
On October 21, 2002, we reported that consular staff at posts
around the world held different views on balancing national
security and customer service in the process of adjudicating
visas. Since then, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular
Affairs has underscored the importance of visa operations in
protecting our nation's security and implemented many changes in
visa processing to tighten security screening for applicants
worldwide. Because of Canada's proximity to the United States and
the fact that many nationals from countries of concern apply for
U.S. visas in Canada, Congress asked us to obtain the views of
U.S. consular officers in Canada regarding the visa process. In
response, we are providing information from consular staff who
adjudicate U.S. visas in Canada regarding their perceptions of
the importance of national security in the visa process,
including impediments that could interfere with efforts to make
security a top priority in visa processing.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R.htm
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R.pdf
GAO-04-708R
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-04-708R
Correspondence
GAO-04-708R; Visa Operations at U.S. Posts in Canada;
Consulates
Identity verification
National preparedness
Standards and standardization
Border control
Homeland security
Visas
Canada