are there any new US EXIT procedures ?

[localmadras]

are there any new procedures since 2002 under the new US-VISIT program? please enlighten, will be travelling out of country for 5 months next week (we have PR card)

please help ?

-localmadras.
are these still valid? does this apply to visitors only OR does it apply to Perm Residents ?


URL source : http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/content_multi_image/content_multi_image_0006.xml

What do I need to do before I exit the U.S.?
A departure confirmation program using automated kiosks is being tested at Baltimore-Washington International Airport and at selected Miami Seaport cruise line terminals. Currently, if you leave from either of these ports, you are required to confirm your departure at the kiosk. You will check out at kiosks by scanning your visa or passport and repeating the simple inkless fingerscanning process (PDF) . An attendant will be available if you need help. The exit confirmation will be added to your travel records to demonstrate compliance with the terms of your admission.

US-VISIT officials will evaluate the automated kiosks tests and consider alternatives for departure confirmation throughout 2004.

 

[wik]

are there any new procedures since 2002 under the new US-VISIT program? please enlighten, will be travelling out of country for 5 months next week (we have PR card)

"US-VISIT procedures are currently required of nonimmigrant visa holders; travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) will be subject to US-VISIT by September 30, 2004. The following individuals are exempt from US-VISIT: (1) children under the age of 14; (2) individuals over the age of 79; (3) foreign nationals in most A, C, G or NATO nonimmigrant visa categories; (4) individuals or groups of foreign nationals who have been exempted by the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; (5) foreign nationals who are registered in the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS, discussed above), except those who have received waivers of certain aspects of NSEERS; and (6) foreign nationals who are registered in INSPASS, the Department of Homeland Security's advance registration system for foreign nationals who are frequent business visitors to the United States. Also exempt from the system are U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States."

http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/editorial/editorial_0440.xml