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 118 STAT. 3821 PUBLIC LAW 108–458—DEC. 17, 2004 information contained in agency databases, which is related to immigration status, or which otherwise impedes lawful admission to the United States. (B) TIME SCHEDULES.—The process described in subparagraph (A) shall include specific time schedules for reviewing data correction requests, rendering decisions on such requests, and implementing appropriate corrective action in a timely manner. (g) INTEGRATED BIOMETRIC ENTRY-EXIT SCREENING SYSTEM.— The biometric entry and exit data system shall facilitate efficient immigration benefits processing by— (1) ensuring that the system’s tracking capabilities encom- pass data related to all immigration benefits processing, including— (A) visa applications with the Department of State; (B) immigration related filings with the Department of Labor; (C) cases pending before the Executive Office for Immigration Review; and (D) matters pending or under investigation before the Department of Homeland Security; (2) utilizing a biometric based identity number tied to an applicant’s biometric algorithm established under the entry and exit data system to track all immigration related matters concerning the applicant; (3) providing that— (A) all information about an applicant’s immigration related history, including entry and exit history, can be queried through electronic means; and (B) database access and usage guidelines include strin- gent safeguards to prevent misuse of data; (4) providing real-time updates to the information described in paragraph (3)(A), including pertinent data from all agencies referred to in paragraph (1); and (5) providing continuing education in counterterrorism techniques, tools, and methods for all Federal personnel employed in the evaluation of immigration documents and immigration-related policy. (h) ENTRY-EXIT SYSTEM GOALS.—The Department of Homeland Security shall operate the biometric entry and exit system so that it— (1) serves as a vital counterterrorism tool; (2) screens travelers efficiently and in a welcoming manner; (3) provides inspectors and related personnel with adequate real-time information; (4) ensures flexibility of training and security protocols to most effectively comply with security mandates; (5) integrates relevant databases and plans for database modifications to address volume increase and database usage; and (6) improves database search capacities by utilizing lan- guage algorithms to detect alternate names. (i) DEDICATED SPECIALISTS AND FRONT LINE PERSONNEL TRAINING.—In implementing the provisions of subsections (g) and (h), the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State shall— VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00355 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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