Mexican and Canadian Nonresident Alien Border Crossing Cards

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• Document number: 96-2453
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: February 6, 1996
• Comments close: April 8, 1996
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This rule proposes to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service) regulations by revising the guidelines to clarify and standardize procedures for the application and issuance of border crossing cards to citizens and residents of Mexico or Canada, or British subjects residing permanently in Canada who wish to enter the United States for business or pleasure. This proposed rule promotes uniformity and clarity in the application requirements, decision-making process, and issuance of entry documents, while enhancing effective and efficient border enforcement within the border crossing card program.

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