GIS

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GIS is the Ghana Immigration Service, the government agency responsible for regulating immigration, emigration, and related border control activities in Ghana.

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GIS canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government agency
law enforcement agency
aimsTo combat human smuggling and trafficking in persons related to border crossings
prevent irregular migration
collaboratesWith Ghana Armed Forces NERFINISHED
Ghana Police Service NERFINISHED
Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division) NERFINISHED
National Security Council of Ghana NERFINISHED
controls border posts of Ghana
country Ghana
emblemUsed coat of arms of Ghana (in official insignia and documents)
enforces deportation orders
exclusion of prohibited immigrants
hasAbbreviation GIS NERFINISHED
headquartersCountry Ghana NERFINISHED
headquartersLocation Accra NERFINISHED
jurisdiction Republic of Ghana NERFINISHED
languageOfOperation English
legalBasis Immigration Act of Ghana NERFINISHED
Immigration Regulations of Ghana NERFINISHED
monitors compliance with visa conditions
residence status of foreign nationals
operatesAt airports in Ghana
land border crossings in Ghana
seaports in Ghana
oversees entry of foreign nationals into Ghana
exit of persons from Ghana
parentAgency Ministry of the Interior of Ghana NERFINISHED
purpose facilitation of lawful travel and residence
protection of Ghana’s borders
regulation of migration for national security
regionServed Ghana NERFINISHED
regulates immigration-related travel documentation at ports of entry
work and residence permits for foreign workers in Ghana
responsibility border control
emigration control
enforcement of immigration laws
immigration control
issuance of residence permits
management of refugee entry and stay in coordination with other agencies
processing of visa-on-arrival where applicable
removal of prohibited immigrants
sector internal security
shortName GIS NERFINISHED
supervises immigration officers in Ghana
typeOfOrganization public service institution

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