June 7, 2002

Security Entry-Exit Registration System

On June 5, 2002, the Department of Justice announced the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System that will monitor and register certain nonimmigrants entering the United States. Individuals from designated countries as well as individuals fulfilling criteria developed by the Department of Justice will be required to undergo fingerprinting upon entering the United States and periodic check-in registrations with authorities while present in the country. The DOJ is basing its ability to require these additional steps upon existing law that requires registration and fingerprinting of certain aliens.

  National Security Entry-Exit Tracking System Fact Sheet (PDF/116 kb, 6 pages)