Homeland Security says it will extend US-VISIT, the pilot program requiring all foreigners who leave the country to undergo "biometric screening," to eleven major cities by September. However, to speed wait times and reduce instances of non-global-terrorism-related air rage, DHS is offering the option of an automated kiosk -- like a photobooth -- for D.I.Y. security clearance:
Under one alternative, visitors departing the United States will check out of the country at exit kiosks located within the airport or
seaport terminal. As with the process the visitors encounter upon entry,
their travel documents are read, their two index fingers will be digitally
scanned at the exit kiosk, a digital picture will be taken and they will
receive a printed receipt that verifies that they have checked out. An exit
workstation attendant will be available to assist with visitors' check out.
Visitors also may be required to present the receipt at their departure gate
to confirm that they checked out at the exit kiosk. *Snip*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. For more information on US-VISIT, or to learn more about the new exit procedures,
please visit the US-VISIT Web site at www.dhs.gov/us-visit
Photo booth photo by way of The Photo Booth Chronicles. |