What is the timing for having an exit system in place?
On January 5, 2004, US-VISIT will begin piloting one alternative departure confirmation system that will be an automated, self-service kiosk where visitors with visas will scan their travel documents and repeat the digital “fingerscanning” process on this inkless device. In 2004, US-VISIT will pilot other alternatives for exit and after an evaluation, select the most effective process. As the departure confirmation system is phased in during 2004, biometric exit data will be added to the system. If their port of departure has a departure confirmation system in place, visitors traveling with a visa will be required to confirm their departure prior to leaving the United States.
