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Computer Systems: Types and Sources of Department of State Lookout Records

IMTEC-89-71FS Published: Sep 29, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Department of State's Automated Visa Lookout System (AVLOS), which allows officials at consular posts to screen out undesirable immigrants or identify those of interest to other law enforcement agencies.

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