Visa Information Security Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require: (1) a nonimmigrant visa applicant to provide machine readable biometric identifiers (fingerprints or handprints), which shall be database-checked for criminal information prior to visa approval; (2) port of entry matching of such identifiers with the applicant prior to U.S. admission; and (3) establishment of a related fee.
Actions
Nov 27, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Oct 5, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 5, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1820)