Title 8 — Aliens and NationalityRelease 119-73
§1736 Check of lookout databases
Title 8 › Chapter CHAPTER 15— - ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - VISA ISSUANCE › § 1736
Summary
Before admitting a visa‑waiver traveler, immigration inspectors must confirm the person is not in any lookout databases.
Full Legal Text
Title 8, §1736
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Prior to the admission of an alien under the visa waiver program established under section 1187 of this title, the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall determine that the applicant for admission does not appear in any of the appropriate lookout databases available to immigration inspectors at the time the alien seeks admission to the United States.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and
Transfer of Functions
For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service,
Transfer of Functions
, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
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Citation
8 U.S.C. § 1736
Title 8 — Aliens and Nationality
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73