Agenda Item# 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
February 10, 2009
Agenda Report# 357
TO: Mayor And Councilors
SUBJECT: U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland
Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program
INITIATED BY: Finance Department
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution implementing a new federal program that
would allow our government to verify the citizenship and immigration status of
applicants requesting benefits or entitlements.
Background: The Department of Homeland Security has recently developed a
Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. The SAVE
Program is an intergovernmental information-sharing initiative designed to
assist Federal, State government agencies and non-government agencies, such as
licensing bureaus, in determining an individual?s immigration status. The
information provided by SAVE will ensure that only entitled applicants will be
granted the public benefits that they applied for. SAVE only provides the
immigration status of these individuals and does not make determinations or
recommendations regarding a non-citizen?s eligibility for any public benefit.
This purpose of this program is to allow our government to verify citizenship
and immigration status information of non-citizens, and certain U.S. citizens,
who are applying for permission/license to operate a regulated business and
those seeking CDBG and HOME housing assistance.
Financial Considerations: The licenses that we regulate would include alcohol,
pawn shops (and other used item re-sales), escort services, etc? The annual
costs of implementing the program is estimated to be $475. The cost per inquiry
is $.50 with a minimum monthly amount of $25. The estimated annual amount is
derived as follows:
January through November: $ 25 per month = $ 275
Includes:
50 pawn shop licenses
125 eligible for Down Payment Assistance for HOME Program
25 eligible for Owner/Occupied Rehab Program
25 eligible for Project CARE Program
December alcohol licenses due: $.50 per 400 inquiries = $ 200
Estimated annual expense $ 475
Recommendations / Actions: Approve the attached Resolution accommodating the
request of the US Department of Homeland Security by implementing the new
Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program.
A RESOLUTION
No. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND
IMMIGRATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SYSTEMATIC ALIEN
VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Finance Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government is
responsible for issuing and regulating licenses for alcohol and pawn shops (and
other used item re-sales); and,
WHEREAS, the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland
Security has requested that all Federal, State, Local government agencies, and
Licensing Bureaus determine an individual?s immigration status before granting
public benefits; and,
WHEREAS, the annual costs to implement the SAVE program are estimated to be
$475.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HERBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City of Columbus agrees to the terms set forth in the agreement
between the
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security and
the Columbus Consolidated Government to implement the Systematic Alien
Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. The Mayor, City Manager, and
Finance Director are authorized to sign any necessary implementation documents.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
______ day of __________, 2009, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative
vote of ______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor Mc Daniel voting _____________
Councilor Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
____________________________________ _________________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between the
United States Department of Homeland Security,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
and the
Columbus Consolidated Government
I. PARTIES
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) constitutes an agreement between the
United States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (DHS-USCIS) and the Columbus Consolidated Government (User Agency).
II. PURPOSE
A. This MOU allows and governs the participation of the User Agency in the
DHS-USCIS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program for the
purpose of verifying citizenship and immigration status information of
non-citizens, and certain U.S. citizens, who are applying for
permission/license to operate a regulated business and those seeking CDBG and
HOME housing assistance. The limited data provided to the User Agency will
include:
1) Initial response (initial verification) by SAVE to an online inquiry by the
User Agency; and
2) Additional verification procedures where applicable.
Initial verification and the additional verification procedures will provide
the User Agency limited access to information contained in the Verification
Information System (VIS) database to verify the alien registration number
(A-number), arrival/departure record (I-94), and other citizenship and
immigration status information of applicants for permission/license to operate
a regulated business and those seeking CDBG and HOME housing assistance.
B. This MOU describes the responsibilities of DHS-USCIS and the User Agency
for verifying citizenship and immigration status information and properly
safeguarding, using, maintaining, and disclosing data transferred pursuant to
the SAVE procedures set forth in this MOU and other SAVE program policy
directives. Authorized employees and/or contractor personnel of DHS-USCIS and
the User Agency will carry out the requirements of the MOU.
III. LEGAL AUTHORITIES
The authorities provided for in this MOU include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub.
L. No. 104-193, 100 Stat. 2105.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603, 100 Stat 3359.
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, Pub. L.
No. 104-208, as amended.
Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. section 552a.
Columbus Consolidated Government Ordinances, ARTICLE IV. BUSINESS LICENSE AND
OCCUPATION TAX, (Ord. No. 95-97, ? 1, 10-10-95),
Columbus Consolidated Government Ordinances, Chapter 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,
(Ord. No. 78-117, 10-17-78; Ord. No. 82-85, ? 1, 11-16-82)
IV. IMPLEMENTATION
A. DHS-USCIS agrees to:
1. Maintain and make available to the User Agency in limited part and manner
determined by DHS-USCIS after consultation with the User Agency, an immigration
and certain citizenship status information verification system under the SAVE
Program known as the Verification Information System (VIS), as described at 72
Federal Register 17569 (April 9, 2007);
2. Respond through VIS to inquiries from the User Agency by verifying the
current immigration status of each alien applicant to the User Agency, as
available;
3. Provide to the User Agency operating instructions necessary to use VIS so
that the User
Agency can designate Users within the agency;
4. Provide the User Agency with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
contact persons within the SAVE Program and its contractor who can be contacted
regarding any questions or problems which arise in connection with the User
Agency?s participation in SAVE;
5. Process and respond to additional verification requests submitted by the
User Agency through VIS or on Form G-845 (Document Verification Request).
Response time may vary, depending on DHS-USCIS workload, resources available to
process additional verification requests, and the applicant?s specific
circumstances;
6. Provide the User Agency a copy of Form G-845, which may be reproduced and/or
computer-generated without prior DHS-USCIS approval; and
7. Provide to the User Agency training and information regarding initial and
additional verification, relevant DHS-USCIS policy, safeguards regarding data,
and DHS-USCIS administration of status verification.
B. The User Agency agrees to:
1. Provide to the SAVE Program available information necessary to verify alien
applicants? immigration status, including (a) the alien registration number for
initial verification, (b) additional information obtained from the alien's
immigration documentation for automated
additional verification, and (c) completed Forms G-845, copies of
documents, and other information required for manual additional verification;
Provide the SAVE Program with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
contact persons within the User Agency regarding any questions or problems
which may arise in connection with the User Agency?s participation in SAVE;
3. Pay any and all required fees for the provision of access to the SAVE
database as set forth in section VII of this MOU;
4. Address and resolve all lawful requirements and recommendations regarding
each and every finding of waste, fraud, abuse, or any misuse of the system,
including but not limited to non-compliance with this MOU, SAVE Program
procedures, or any applicable law, regulation, or policy;
5. Respond to all findings made by SAVE Monitoring and Compliance and take
corrective measures as necessary to comply with all lawful requirements and
recommendations;
6. Notify the SAVE Program and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance immediately
whenever there is probable cause to believe a violation of this MOU has
occurred;
7. Notify the SAVE Program and SAVE Monitoring and Compliance immediately
whenever there is probable cause to believe an information breach has occurred
as a result of User Agency action or inaction pursuant to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-07-16;
8. Become familiar with and comply with the SAVE Program Guide & System
Tutorials and updates to these requirements;
9. Ensure each agency representative performing verification procedures
completes the SAVE Web-Based Tutorial;
Ensure that User Agency representatives are provided with and maintain User
Ids only while
they have a need to perform verification procedures; and
Ensure all Users perform any additional verification procedures the SAVE
Program requires
and/or the applicant requests after the User Agency initiates a request
for verification.
V. SAFEGUARDS REGARDING THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF DATA
A. Participation of the User Agency in SAVE shall be conducted so as to verify
citizenship and immigration information without regard to the sex, color, race,
religion, or nationality of the alien involved. DHS-USCIS and the User Agency
shall comply with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a, and other applicable
laws, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to all OMB privacy
guidance, in conducting verification procedures pursuant to this MOU, and in
safeguarding, maintaining, and disclosing of any data provided or received
pursuant to the MOU.
B. The User Agency agrees that any information provided by DHS-USCIS under
this MOU may only be used for the purpose of determining the eligibility of
persons applying for permission/license to operate a regulated business and
those seeking CDBG and HOME housing assistance intending to enroll at the User
Agency. The User Agency also agrees to limit its use of such information in
accordance with this and all other provisions of this MOU.
C. The User Agency shall not disclose any information provided by DHS-USCIS
under this MOU to any other person or entity without the prior written consent
of DHS-USCIS. Each applicant seeking access to information regarding
himself/herself may do so by submitting a written request to DHS-USCIS. The
User Agency fully understands that this MOU does not permit it to use SAVE for
the purpose of complying, or assisting any person or entity to comply, with the
employment eligibility verification requirements of section 274A of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. section 1324a.
D. DHS-USCIS reserves the right to use information received by it from the
User Agency for any purpose permitted by law, including but not limited to the
prosecution of violations of Federal criminal law.
E. DHS-USCIS will verify the immigration status of alien applicants pursuant
to this MOU, but will make no recommendation to the User Agency whether to
grant permission/license to operate a regulated business and those seeking CDBG
and HOME housing assistance. The User Agency has the sole responsibility to
determine the applicant?s eligibility for enrollment at the User Agency.
The DHS-USCIS and the User Agency agree to comply with the requirements of the
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA (PL-107-347), Title III,
Section 301) and applicable OMB guidance as applicable to electronic storage,
transport of records between agencies, and the internal processing of records
received by either agency under the terms of this Agreement.
The User Agency and DHS-USCIS agree that DHS-USCIS may, for any action taken
during the lifetime of this agreement or any extension thereof, conduct onsite
inspections and desk audits to monitor compliance with this agreement.
VI. MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE
The User Agency agrees to allow DHS-USCIS, authorized agents of DHS-USCIS, and
other DHS-USCIS designees to:
A. Monitor records and documents related to the proper use, and improper use
(e.g. misuse, abuse, fraudulent use) by the User Agency;
B. Conduct compliance inspections and review User Agency?s SAVE-related
policies, procedures, guidance, records, and associated documents, including,
if appropriate, applicant consent forms relating to all applicable laws in
conducting verification procedures pursuant
to this MOU, and in the safeguarding, maintaining, and disclosing of
any data provided or received pursuant to this MOU;
C. Interview any and all User Agency system users and any and all contact
persons within the User Agency regarding any and all questions or problems
which may arise in connection with the User Agency?s participation in SAVE;
D. Perform audits of agency User IDs, SAVE Training Records, SAVE financial
records, SAVE biographical information, system profiles and usage patterns; and
E. Monitor system access and usage and assist SAVE users as necessary to
ensure compliance with the terms of this MOU and the SAVE Program requirements.
VII. COMPENSATION
The User Agency shall pay the standard billing rates in accordance with the
terms of the reimbursement Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) addendum to the MOU
and arrange the obligations, processes and methods related to the payment of
required fees to DHS-USCIS and/or its authorized agents.
The current standard billing rates are attached to the MOA. The standard
billing rates and methods of payment are subject to change upon prior written
notification to the User Agency.
VIII. POINTS OF CONTACT
USCIS SAVE
USCIS SAVE Program, 490 L?Enfant Plaza East SW, Suite 7112, Washington, DC
20529-2620, (202) 358-7757, Attn: SAVE Operations. E-mail:
SAVE.help@dhs.gov.
2. USCIS SAVE Monitoring and Compliance, 2461 S. Clark Street, Arlington, VA
22202, (703) 603-1818. E-mail: SAVE.monitoring@dhs.gov.
USER AGENCY- Columbus Consolidated Government, Yvonne Ivey, Tax
Supervisor, 100 10th Street Columbus, GA 31901, 706-653-4092,
yivey@columbusga.org.
DHS-USCIS and the User Agency will update these points of contact as needed.
The User Agency will provide SAVE Program and Monitoring and Compliance with
updated points of contact in writing as changes occur.
IX. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION/TERMINATION
This agreement shall be effective when the DHS-USCIS authorized official and
User Agency authorized official have both signed the agreement. This MOU shall
continue in effect unless (1) modified or terminated in writing by the mutual
consent of both parties, or (2) terminated by either party upon 30 days prior
written notice to the other party by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested.
This MOU and any annexes hereto may be amended or revised at any time upon the
mutual written consent of the parties.
DHS-USCIS may terminate this MOU without prior notice if deemed necessary
because of a requirement of law or policy, upon a determination by DHS-USCIS
that there has been a breach of system integrity or security by the User
Agency, or a failure by the User Agency to comply with established procedures
or legal requirements.
Nothing in this MOU is intended, or should be construed, to create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any third party
against the United States, its agencies, officers, or employees.
This MOU is limited to the provision of verification services. It is not
intended to be, and should not be construed as, an opinion on the part of
DHS-USCIS or the United States regarding any right or benefit under any program
administered by the User Agency.
The foregoing constitutes the full agreement on this subject between DHS-USCIS
and the User Agency.
The undersigned represent that they are authorized to enter into this MOU on
behalf of DHS-USCIS and the User Agency, respectively.
________________________________ ______________________________
John E. Roessler Isaiah Hugley
Chief, SAVE Program City Manager
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Columbus Consolidated
Government
Department of Homeland Security
______________ _______________
Date Date
REIMBURSEMENT
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Columbus Consolidated Government
I. Parties
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the attached USCIS Anticipated
Collections from Non-Federal Sources Addendum constitute the complete MOA
between the Columbus Consolidated Government (User Agency) and the United
States Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (DHS-USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)
Program.
The SAVE Program allows Federal, state and local government benefit-granting
agencies, as well as licensing bureaus, to verify the citizenship and
immigration status information of non-citizen and certain U.S. citizen
applicants requesting benefits or entitlements.
?User Agency? hereinafter refers to the User Agency, and its authorized
employees, agents or designees.
?DHS-USCIS? hereinafter refers to the agency and its authorized employees,
agents or designees.
II. Purpose
A. The purpose of this MOA is to establish the terms and conditions governing
the reimbursement of costs incurred by the SAVE Program as an addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governing the provision of verification
services to the User Agency.
B. Pursuant to the requirements of OMB Circular A-97, which establishes the
President?s guidelines for implementing the Intergovernmental Cooperation
Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 6501, et seq., as amended, the User Agency
certifies that it cannot procure the immigration status verification services
requested pursuant to this MOA reasonably and expeditiously through ordinary
business channels.
III. Authority
The legal authorities provided for in this MOA include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub.
L. No. 104-193, 100 Stat. 2105, as amended.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-603, 100 Stat 3359,
as amended.
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, Pub. L.
No. 104-208, as amended.
Homeland Security Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. Section 101, et seq., as amended.
Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a, as amended.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 6501, et seq. as amended.
IV. Responsibilities
A. The User Agency Point of Contact (POC) and the DHS-USCIS SAVE Program and
Monitoring and Compliance offices shall be responsible for technical
oversight of the service as set forth in the MOU. Only authorized employees,
agents, or designees of DHS-USCIS may carry out the requirements of this
MOA. In carrying out these responsibilities, they will operate within the
scope of applicable regulations, specifically delegated authorities, and the
program authorities and funding limitations of the MOA.
B. The MOU between the User Agency and DHS-USCIS describes the responsibilities
of the parties for use of the SAVE Program.
C. The User Agency agrees to pay the transaction prices provided in the
attached current standard billing rates, which along with methods of payment
are subject to change upon prior written notification to the User Agency. The
following provisions provide terms and conditions regarding payment to the
SAVE Program:
1. Funding and Reimbursement: DHS-USCIS will recover no more than its actual
costs. The total cost of the agreement is estimated to be $475. The User
Agency certifies that it has obligated at least $475 to pay for its? SAVE
usage. DHS-USCIS shall notify the User Agency's designated POC in writing
when the amount paid plus what is owed for unpaid usage equals 80% percent of
the estimated total costs. DHS-USCIS will provide services that would result
in the amount paid plus the amount owed for unpaid usage not exceeding $475.
In this instance, DHS-USICS will be excused from further performance of the
work unless and until the User Agency's authorized official increases estimated
total cost of this agreement by modification pursuant to provision VIII of
this MOA.
2. Billing and Payment Instructions/Support Documentation for Expenditures:
a. Invoices shall be submitted to the User Agency's payment office as shown on
the USCIS Anticipated Collections from Non-Federal Sources Addendum, with a
copy furnished to the POC. DHS-USCIS may submit invoices when the work is
completed or as otherwise authorized. The SAVE Program High Level Identifier,
tax identification number, and associated dollar amounts will be referenced on
all invoices.
b. Invoices will be sent to the User Agency at the address specified on the
USCIS Anticipated Collections from Non-Federal Sources Addendum.
c. Payment method is to be check.
d. For wire transfers or credit payments, the User Agency will call
802-288-7600.
e. Checks can be sent to: DHS-ICE
ATTN: CMRB
P.O. Box 5000
Williston, VT 05495-5000
f. The User Agency shall pay in full within 30 days of the invoice date. The
User Agency will pay any applicable sales, use, excise, and like taxes, where
required by law, that are stated on each invoice. Regardless of payment type,
the User Agency will clearly indicate the customer number with remittance.
g. Both agencies agree to promptly discuss and resolve issues and questions
regarding payments. Delinquent payments shall be handled in accordance with
the Debt Collection and Improvement Act of 1996, 31 U.S.C. Section 3701.
Interest on all unpaid balances shall be charged at the rate of the current
value of funds to the United States Treasury effective on the date of the
invoice. The rate is the Treasury tax and loan rate. It is published annually
or quarterly by the Secretary of the Treasury in the Federal Register and the
Treasury Fiscal Requirements Manual Bulletins. Handling charges will accrue at
monthly rates of $5.00 for each of the first two months of delinquency and
$10.00 for each month thereafter. In addition to interest and handling
charges, if DHS-USCIS does not receive payment within 90 days of the invoice, a
6% per annum penalty will be assessed. Charges will be computed from the date
of the invoice and will accrue monthly with the applicable interest and
handling charges. In the case of any late payment, the amount received will be
applied in this sequence: (1) to any accrued penalty and handling charges: (2)
to any accrued interest; and (3) to outstanding principal. Failure to make
timely payment may result in termination of services. DHS-USCIS will promptly
initiate year-end and closeout adjustments once final costs are known.
V. Points of Contact
USCIS SAVE?Chief, SAVE Program, 490 L?Enfant Plaza East SW, Suite 7112,
Washington, DC 20529-2620, (202) 358-7757.
USCIS SAVE Monitoring and Compliance ? Crystal Plaza VI, 7th Floor, 2221 South
Clark Street, Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 603-1818.
USER AGENCY? Yvonne Ivey, Tax Supervisor, 100 10th Street Columbus, GA 31901,
706-653-4092, yivey@columbusga.org.
DHS-USCIS and the User Agency will update these points of contact as needed.
The User Agency will provide the SAVE Program and Monitoring and Compliance
with updated points of contact in writing as changes occur.
VI. Other Provisions
A. Third Party Liability: Each party to this MOA shall be solely responsible
for its own defense against any claim or action arising out of or related to
the execution and/or performance of this MOA, whether civil or criminal, as
well as retain responsibility for the payment of any corresponding liability.
Nothing in this MOA is intended, or should be construed, to create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any third
party against the United States, its agencies, officers, or employees.
B. Disputes: Nothing in this MOA is intended to conflict with current User
Agency or Treasury directives. However, should disagreement arise as to the
interpretation of the provisions of this MOA that cannot be resolved between
the DHS-USCIS program office and the User Agency POC, the area(s) of
disagreement will be reduced to writing by each agency and presented to the
authorized officials at both agencies for resolution. If settlement cannot be
reached at this level, the disagreement will be raised to the next level in
accordance with DHS-USCIS and User Agency procedures for final resolution.
C. Conflicts: The above referenced documents constitute the full MOA on this
subject between DHS-USCIS and the User Agency. In the event of any
inconsistency or conflict between or among the provisions of this MOA, such
inconsistency or conflict will be resolved in the following order of
precedence: (1) this MOA, (2) other documents incorporated by reference in
this MOA, i.e., USCIS Anticipated Collections from Non-Federal Sources
Addendum, (3) the MOU between DHS-USCIS and the User Agency regarding use of
the SAVE system.
D. Severability: Nothing in this MOA is intended to conflict with current law
or regulation or the directives of DHS, DHS-USCIS, or the User Agency. If a
term of this MOA is inconsistent with such authority, then that term shall be
invalid but, to the extent allowable, the remaining terms and conditions of
this MOA shall remain in full force and effect. In the event that such a
conflict exists which would prevent either party from fulfilling its
obligations, this agreement may be immediately canceled irrespective of the
thirty day notice period referenced in Section VIII.
E. Assignment: The User Agency may not assign this MOA, nor may it assign any
of its rights or obligations under this MOA. To the extent allowable by law,
this MOA shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, any successors to
DHS-USCIS and the User Agency without restriction. This in no way is intended
to prevent completion of assigned duties of either party by using contractors.
F. Waiver: No waiver by either party of any breach of any provision of this
MOA shall constitute a waiver of any other breach. Failure of either party to
enforce at any time, or from time to time, any provision of this MOA shall not
be construed to be a waiver thereof.
G. Limitations: This MOA is limited to the provision of verification
services. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an opinion
on the part of DHS-USCIS or the United States regarding any right or benefit
under any program administered by the User Agency.
VII. Effective Date
This agreement shall be effective when, and only when, the DHS-USCIS authorized
official and User Agency authorized official have both signed the agreement.
This agreement shall continue in effect unless modified or terminated in
accordance with the provisions of this MOA.
VIII. Modification and Termination
The User Agency may accomplish a unilateral administrative modification to add
funds, and either party may accomplish a unilateral administrative modification
to change a POC name. A written bilateral modification (i.e., agreed to and
signed by authorized officials of both parties) is required to change any other
term of this MOA.
Notwithstanding any other provision in the MOA, DHS-USCIS may terminate this
MOA without prior notice if deemed necessary because of a requirement of law or
policy, upon a determination by DHS-USCIS that there has been a breach of
system integrity or security by the User Agency, or a failure by the User
Agency to comply with established procedures or legal requirements.
Either party may cancel this MOA by providing written notification of intent
thirty 30 calendar days prior to end of service. If the User Agency cancels
this MOA, DHS-USCIS shall provide to the User Agency any work in process and
the User Agency will reimburse DHS-USCIS for such work.
Notices shall be sent in writing to the addresses of the POCs listed herein and
shall be effective upon receipt. Either party may change its POC by written
notice to the other party.
The undersigned certify that they are authorized to enter into this MOA on
behalf of DHS-USCIS and the User Agency, respectively.
__________________________________ ______________________________
John E. Roessler Isaiah Hugley
Chief, SAVE Program City Manager
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Columbus Consolidated Gov?t
Department of Homeland Security
___________ ___________
Date Date
SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS (SAVE) PROGRAM
STANDARD BILLING RATES
SAVE Price Structure Effective October 1st, 2008
Access MethodInitial VerificationAdditional VerificationElectronic 3rd
StepManual G-845Total Maximum Charge*
Web 1$0.50 $0.50 No Charge-$1.00
Web 2$0.50 $0.50 No Charge-$1.00
Web 3$0.50 $0.50 No Charge-$1.00
Web Services$0.50 $0.50 No Charge-$1.00
Legacy Access Methods Batch$0.50 $0.50N/ANo Charge $1.00
PC 1$0.50 $0.50 N/ANo Charge$1.00
PC 2$0.50 $0.50 N/ANo Charge$1.00
PC 3$0.50 $0.50 N/ANo Charge$1.00
LU 6.2$0.50 N/AN/A$0.50 $1.00
AS 3270$0.50 $0.50 N/ANo Charge$1.00
Manual G-845---$2.00 $2.00
N/A = Not Available. *Total Maximum Charge based on proper use of the
Verification Information System
Note: A minimum monthly service transaction charge of $25.00 is automatically
billed to user agencies whose SAVE Program query volume charge totals do not
exceed $25.00. However, if there are no SAVE Program queries during the month,
there is no charge.
Revised October 1, 2008
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