Chapter 15. Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform

• 1701Definitions

Subchapter I — Funding

• 1711Authorization of appropriations for hiring and training Government personnel
• 1712Authorization of appropriations for improvements in technology and infrastructure
• 1713Machine-readable visa fees
• 1714Surcharges related to consular services
• 1715Consular and Border Security Programs
• 1716State Border Security Reinforcement Fund

Subchapter II — Interagency Information Sharing

• 1721Interim measures for access to and coordination of law enforcement and other information
• 1722Interoperable law enforcement and intelligence data system with name-matching capacity and training
• 1723Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing
• 1724Personnel management authorities for positions involved in the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system (“Chimera system”)

Subchapter III — Visa Issuance

• 1731Implementation of an integrated entry and exit data system
• 1732Machine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit documents
• 1733Terrorist lookout committees
• 1734Improved training for consular officers
• 1735Restriction on issuance of visas to nonimmigrants from countries that are state sponsors of international terrorism
• 1736Check of lookout databases
• 1737Tracking system for stolen passports
• 1738Identification documents for certain newly admitted aliens

Subchapter IV — Inspection and Admission of Aliens

• 1751Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program
• 1752Staffing levels at ports of entry
• 1752aModel ports-of-entry
• 1753Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services

Subchapter V — Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors

• 1761Foreign student monitoring program
• 1762Review of institutions and other entities authorized to enroll or sponsor certain nonimmigrants

Subchapter VI — Miscellaneous Provisions

• 1771General Accounting Office study
• 1772International cooperation
• 1773Statutory construction
• 1774Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance
• 1775Retention of nonimmigrant visa applications by the Department of State
• 1776Training program
• 1777Establishment of Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center
• 1778Vulnerability and threat assessment