DHS and the Department of State Establish Annotated B-1 Visa for Foreign Maritime Workers Applying for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) today announced the creation of an annotated version of the B-1 visa?issued to foreign citizens visiting the United States for business purposes?that will make foreign maritime workers eligible to apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric identification card that maritime workers must obtain in order to gain unrestricted access to secure areas of maritime facilities.

Source: http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1297280840745.shtm

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