08/17/2004 IMMIGRATION ALERT
EXTENSION OF BIOMETRIC REQUIREMENT FOR VISA WAIVER SIGNED INTO LAW

 

The President recently signed into law a bill, which extends the requirement that Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries include biometrics in passports. The law delays the implementation of the biometric requirements for one year -- until October 26, 2005.

The Department of State issued a press release explaining the policy behind the decision, which can be viewed here:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2004/35066.htm

 

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