What is the US-VISIT Program?

The US-VISIT Program is a system of immigration control developed by the US government to help keep track of people entering and leaving the country. It was established in 2004 and works by collecting biometric information (such as fingerprints and photographs) from foreign nationals as they enter the US. This information is then stored in a US-VISIT database and monitored by immigration officials to ensure that people are entering and leaving the country legally. In South Carolina, the US-VISIT Program helps immigration authorities to identify and detain people who have entered the US illegally or violated the terms of their visa. It also helps them to track those who have been deported from the country. In some cases, the program can also be used to help investigate and deport people with criminal records, or those who have engaged in activities that threaten national security. The US-VISIT Program has had a significant impact in South Carolina, helping to improve border security and reduce the number of illegal immigrants in the state. It has also made it easier for authorities to identify and track those who have been deported or who may be a threat to the safety and security of the US.

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El Programa US-VISIT (Sistema de Registro de Visitantes de los Estados Unidos) es un programa de seguimiento y registro de los visitantes extranjeros que entran a los Estados Unidos. Está supervisado por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos. El programa recopila y almacena información de los visitantes, como nombres, fechas de nacimiento y direcciones. US-VISIT también usa tecnología biométrica de huella dactilar para identificar a los viajeros. Esta información se comparte entre varias agencias gubernamentales para promover la seguridad nacional. La legislación de inmigración en el estado de Carolina del Sur exige que todos los extranjeros que entren a Estados Unidos pasen por el programa US-VISIT. La finalidad de esta legislación es evitar la entrada al país de personas que representen un peligro para la seguridad nacional. El programa también permite a las autoridades deportar a aquellos que violan los reglamentos de inmigración o no cumplen con los requisitos para una estancia temporal en el país. El programa US-VISIT también es una herramienta importante para ayudar a regular la inmigración, al identificar a los extranjeros sin derecho a permanecer en el país y deportarlos.

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