The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 () is an Act of the

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that deals with

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. It covers the funding of the

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(INS), orders that all internal INS databases must be linked together and be fully interoperable with the then-in-development "Chimera" (

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based) system in order to improve information sharing, makes further regulations in regards to the issuance of Visas, and regulates the inspection and admission of aliens. Currently, much of the Act is yet to be implemented, due to delays in developing the biometric based data system.

References

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H.R.3525 - Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002

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External links

H.R. 3525 summary
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Privacy Act of 1974; U.S. Customs and Border Protection--Border Crossing Information, Systems of Records
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