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Homeland Security 5 Year Anniversary 2003 - 2008, One Team, One Mission Securing the Homeland

Homeland Security Components

US-VISIT Travel Procedures

US-VISIT: Keeping America's Doors Open and Our Nation Secure

US-VISIT is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security because it

  • Enhances the security of our citizens and visitors
  • Facilitates legitimate travel and trade
  • Ensures the integrity of our immigration system
  • Protects the privacy of our visitors

US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins overseas and continues through a visitor’s arrival in and departure from the United States.  It incorporates eligibility determinations made by both the Departments of Homeland Security and State.  

US-VISIT is helping us demonstrate that we remain a welcoming nation and that we can keep America’s doors open and our nation secure.


This page was last reviewed/modified on October 20, 2008.