no more special registration????

so no more group 5 or 6...???
did they finally realize it's a waste of time and money?

so no more group 5 or 6...???
did they finally realize it's a waste of time and money?

no, they are done with muslims.

your dream is over. These countries are just beginning. Beginning to make a bigger and better country. More for us to have, Yessssss!

Actually the Special Registration had to do with the War on Iraq. Now that we actually went to war and "won" it, there's no need for stupid political moves like Special Registration Programme.

The Special Registration program is officially over.

DHS Announces New 'U.S. VISIT System' for Travelers as the Department Marks Its First 100 Days

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office of the Press Secretary
April 29, 2003
For Immediate Release

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the launch of the new U.S. VISIT system as he discussed the Department's first 100 days. In a speech in Washington, the Secretary outlined the Department's plan to create a new entry-exit system backed by 21st century technology. The U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indication Technology system (U.S. VISIT) is designed to make entering the U.S. easier for legitimate tourists, students and business travelers, while making it more difficult to enter the U.S. illegally through the implementation of biometrically authenticated documents.

Drawing heavily on developing technologies and scientific capabilities, the system will utilize a minimum of two biometric identifiers, such as photographs, fingerprints or iris scans, to build an electronic check in/check out system for people coming to the U.S. to work, study or visit. The U.S. VISIT system will replace the currently existing NSEERS program, integrate the SEVIS program, and encompass the Congressional requirements of the automated entry exit system.

The U.S. VISIT System is a critical new border security and enforcement tool that will capture point of entry and exit information on visitors. The system will be in its first phase of operation at international air and sea ports of entry by the end of 2003.



http://www.shusterman.com/cgi-bin/ex...47&content=588

The American Immigration Lawyers Association released a "Countries of Interest" list apparently used by Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) inspectors to determine who should be subjected to additional security checks before entering the U.S. The list includes these 54 countries:



Afghanistan

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Armenia

Bahrain

Bhutan

Brazil

Congo

Cyprus

Democratic Republic of Congo

Egypt

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Georgia

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Lebanon

Liberia

Malaysia

Mongolia

Morocco

Myanmar

Nepal

Oman

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Philippines

Qatar

Republic of Yemen (Sanaa)

Saudi Arabia

Somalia

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Syria

Tajikistan

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

United Arab Emirates

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Venezuela

Yemen (Aden)

Yemen (South Republic of)



Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 03042943 (Apr. 29, 2003).

no more special registration

Do they need to go for the next year registration? I was told to visit immigration office next year too? Any news on this aspect of registration? Thanks

I have no confirmation on this, but one article I read said that though registration is over--those who registered last year will still have to re-register every year. I hope someone will confirm or deny this. Where do we get the stuff that was confiscated from us? Like passports, credit cards, driver's licenses...

Who cofiscated these stuff? Did they give a receipt for those, if yes than u can call that office & ask if u can get these back because u need these stuff every day. Don't be shy call them today. Its ur right, understand.

Oh I called, begged for a receipt, had my lawyer call... wrote letters. They kept it as a deterrent, though they didn't keep me. They wanted to keep me from working and filling out any other paperwork I think. I just wonder when will they release it? And do I have to go back? Recently I was asked by the INS to prove I registered, and I said, well you have my passport with my stamp in it, and they guy said, oh we do, do we? You have proof? They refused to give me a receipt, said they didn't have to.

Yes, no more Special Registration

Great

great