Interrupting Terrorist Travel


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Visa Security Policy


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The case of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly attempted to ignite an explosive device on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Dec. 25, 2009. He was traveling on a multi-year, multiple-entry tourist visa. His father came into the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 19, 2009, to express his concerns about his son. Those officials at the Embassy in Abuja sent a cable to the Nat. Counterterrorism Center. State Dept. officials maintain they had insufficient info. to revoke his visa at that time. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Visa Issuances; (3) Basis of Current Visa Policy; (4) Consular Screening Procedures; (5) Visa Revocation; (6) DHS Visa Security Program; (7) Current Issues. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.







State Department


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In 2007, following the implementation of new document requirements for travelers entering the U.S. from within the Western Hemisphere, the Dept. of State (State) received a record number of passport applications. In June 2009 further document requirements are scheduled to go into effect and will likely lead to another surge in passport demand. This report examined: (1) the extent to which State was prepared for the surge in passport demand and how its readiness affected passport operations; (2) State¿s actions to increase passport production capacity in response to the surge; and (3) State¿s readiness for near-term surges in demand and its strategy to improve passport operations. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.







Border security


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United States Code


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