S260c Secondary Systems Flashcards
Purpose of ADIS
Identify and investigate travelers who have overstayed their permitted time in US
Until what date does ADIS retrieve records
From october 2001 to present
Must use SQ94 if needing records prior to 10/2001
What is the most commonly used search in ADIS
Ad hoc search
Can errors be created when entering I-94 information
Yes
Use different search variations
Can an adverse action be based on solely on system data
Yes or no
No
Corroborating info is also needed( stamps, confession)
What does ad hoc search include
Admission date
Admit until date
Doc number
Issuing country
Detail view
Bio info
Doc info
Entry and exits
Travel info
What is PCQS
Person centric query system
Immigrant across a number of USCIS and dept of state
Can be used to verify LPR data
PCQS referral reasons
Doc fraud Trends identified in POE TECS lookout Transportation letter for boarding foil ( LPR and conditional permanent resident)
ADIS
Arrival departure information system
Common searches in PCQS
A#
Name and DOB
Receipt #
PCQS query results
Photo
Fingerprint
Signature
Status info
PCQS to identify fraud
Use A#
Use CLAIMS and CIS
Create immigration history
CCD
Consular consolidated database
To verify visa
Purpose of CCD
Obtain visa info to detect fraud
What does CCD contain
NIV data IV data Digital photo Linked to US visit Updates every 5 minutes
Is CCD sensitive but unclassified
Yes or no
Yes
Should CCD be used in primary
Yes or no
No
Which team has CCD access
PAU( passenger analysis unit)
And secondary
Query results for for CCD
Revoked
Refused
Closed
Query results detail
Case memo
Section of law
Application data
-PP, contact person, address, phone#, email
Can you access waiver info through CCD
Yes or no
Yes
Is CCD linked to US Visit
Yes or no
Yes
Can you access scanned docs in CCD
Yes or no
Yes
What is ACRQ( replaced PIERS on july 23,2012)
American citizen record query
Accessed through CCD
Where is ACRQ used primary or secondary
Secondary
Verify US passport info
At Least on of the following must be entered in ACRQ search for results
9 digit PP #
Last name
DOB
Can you request certified docs
No
SEVIS
Student exchange visitor info system
Retrieve non imm student and exchange visitor status
Purpose of SEVIS
Determine whether a student or exchange visitor presenting themselves is in fact person issued visa
Authorized SEVIS users include
Educational institutions
Exchange visitor program sponsors
Certain DHS agencies
Does SEVIS provide real time status checks by linking schools, us embassies, consular offices and cbp
Yes or no
Yes
Who can update “status” field in SEVIS
DSO
USCIS adjudicator
Can also be automatically updated
Does SEVIS form presented at time of entry reflect status
Yes or no
No
Only in SEVIS under status field
Where do F, J, M get processes at land border
Secondary
At air and sea they get processed in primary using APIS
When must school and programs register arrival in SEVIS
30 days before start date
Must flag who doesn’t show up
How do you search for F,M,J dependents
By searching for principal
How do you search in SEVIS by student
Selecting student
How do you search in SEVIS by school code
Select “ schools”
Search by school code
What does a SEVI hit indicate
Indicates SEVIs status termination
If you get a hit, refer to secondary review the hit
Can you call the school to see if SEVIS is confirmed but student is not showing up in system
Yes or no
Yes
You can have them update it too
If SEVIS application is denied should you deny entry
Yes or no
Yes
What is ESTA
Electronic system travel authorization
Used for VWP
Purpose of ESTA
Screens potential travelers
Determines eligibility
Provides authorization to travel into US
Goal of ESTa
Advanced info of travelers and thereby expediting processing at border
When was VWP
January 12 2009
Reasons for querying ESTA
Verify info of traveler
Research TECS look out for ESTA denials
Possible ESTA messages
Approved / no approved
Timed out
Waiting response
Service not available
