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Crossing Borders - How Terrorists Use Fake Passports, Visas & Other Identity Documents ... - 0 views

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  • The terrorist can physically alter a valid passport -- stolen or purchased from an accomplice -- by changing the picture or biographical data.
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 06 May 14
       
      Terrorists can easily get an valid passport by stealing it or buying it from an accomplice, they just got to change the picture or biographical data
  • At least two of the Sept. 11 attackers used stolen Saudi Arabian passports. Saudi Arabia is a friend of the United States and so using their passport makes it easier to get in at the border."
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 06 May 14
       
      Terrorists from 9/11 stole passports from Saudi Arabian, Their a friend of the U.S so, Saudi Arabian passports make it easy to get in at the border
  • terrorists may be able to purchase an official passport in their own name, or an alias, by bribing a corrupt official or obtaining one in the black market.
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 06 May 14
       
      Terrorists get actual passports in their name by bribing the corrupt official or getting it from the black market.
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  • And some will get through because the quality is getting so good. The technology of counterfeiting is constantly improving."
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 09 May 14
       
      Agency are trained to get fake passports, but the fake passport quality is getting better, so there trying to improve the technology for reading counterfeit passports/visas
  • falsifying documents, such as birth certificates
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 09 May 14
       
      Birth Certificates are even false just so they can get the passports
  • INS officials say there are so many visas given out around the world that it is impossible to check the backgrounds of every person
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 09 May 14
       
      They can't find out everyones background, because there are too many visas given out in all different countries to millions of people
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Visa Denials - 0 views

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shared by rowe_rich420 on 25 Apr 14 - No Cached
  • There are many reasons why a visa application may be denied. In some instances, the application is denied because necessary information or supporting documents were not submitted by the applicant. In other instances, the application is denied for more serious reasons. An applicant’s current and/or past actions, such as drug or criminal activities
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 05 May 14
       
      The application can deny because important fields were empty. It can also be denied because the applicant has any criminal records or drug activity 
  • every visa applicant is interviewed by a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate
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      rowe_rich420 on 05 May 14
       
      The applicant is interviewed by a consular officer at the embassy to make sure the applicant is eligible to receive a visa.
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Visa - Wikitravel - 0 views

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  • A visa allows the person issued it to travel to a foreign country and there request entry into the alien country that issued it.
  • the visa may also be the legal basis for staying in and/or exiting from that country.
  • The final decision is made by the immigration officer at the border.
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  • Countries require visas from visitors for regulatory, security and economic reasons.
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 25 Apr 14
       
      The reason you need a visa to go to a foreign country is for security and economic reason, such as why your going there and which part etc.
  • Visa requirements vary depending on the nationality of your passport, the length of your stay, whether you will leave the airport, the nature of your trip, your point of entry, and the areas you will be visiting. These requirements can also change regularly.
    • rowe_rich420
      rowe_rich420 on 25 Apr 14
       
      Need a visa so they understand your reasons for leaving from your country to a foreign country, and so you don't go for corruption or anything
  • if you are a non-citizen where you currently reside, never rely on local advice as to whether you need a visa to visit a nearby foreign country or other popular location abroad.
  • Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (or ASEAN), except Myanmar, allow visa-free access to each other for business and tourism purposes.
  • European Economic Agreement nations also allow US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand nationals to enter visa-free for tourist and business purposes as well and vice versa.
  • it's a good idea to inquire if you're traveling for any reason other than being a typical "tourist". This includes getting married, speaking to an audience or congregation (even if unpaid), journalism, research, professional photography, etc.
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'Morning Joe' host Mika Brzezinski removes makeup before live audience at women's confe... - 3 views

www.nydailynews.com/...e-conference-article-1.1749838

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  • it's powerful, and we become addicted to it,"
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      rowe_rich420 on 09 Apr 14
       
      Women are addicted to Make up and they feel they look better with it on. Most people notice them with it on so they always have it on
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