</s>104-10004-10213 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET YA7. 27221 9 July 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT : Discussion with Warren Commission Staff Member REFERENCE: Letter from J. Lee Rankin, General Counsel of the President's Commission, to Mr. Richard Helms dated 3 July 1964 70 SRIK SALVIN W. WILSON S. SLAVENSON . 7.ILY on ontions. 1.1. The W.E. W.H. E. H. Ellington of the President's Commission on the 1.2. The Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of State of the United States. 1.3. The President of the Department of Defense, I met with Mr. W ., David Shawson of the staff of the State of Maryland Avenue, N.E ., Washington, Association of the Staff of the Presidency Commission of the The Commission's offices at 200 Maryland Avenue. N.F. Washington, D.C. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss apparent inconsistencies in the purpose of the meeting was discussed upon the occasion of State where were called to our attention in a later period of the General Council of the Commission to MR. David, dated July 1964. 2. By by introduction, Mr. Shawson said that in the portion of the Commission's report that he wrote, he would have to deal with the Commission's request that he was writing, he said that he would also deal with and the circumstances (e. time) (e., timing) of that departure - were unusual and auplicious in any way he expressed his belief that they were probably were numerous in any time. He expressed that he believed they were very likely were However, he wanted to be sure in his own mind that our information was not in conflict that which the Commission said that they received or were Committee of information would remain in the records of the 3. After stating that belief there was no real disagreement or inconsistency between the information from CIA and that from State, I expressed the view that the matter resolved itself into three questions: 1. Do the Soviet Document Number JUN 1976 767-864 for FOIA Review on JUN 1976 CS'COPY. 1.a. Do The Soviet iatt. iatt: SECRET 2.1-2-3-4-5-8-9-46-48-6

Summary  
This document details discussions between U.S. Department of State and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officials in July 1964 regarding visa processing for Soviet citizens married to American nationals. The meeting aimed to resolve discrepancies in reports about exit visa timelines, with a focus on cases involving individuals like Lee Harvey Oswald. Key topics included whether spouses could emigrate simultaneously, the duration of visa processing, and case studies from 1954 to 1964. A review of 26 cases highlighted delays ranging up to 12 months, with some Soviet citizens departing alone or accompanied by foreign spouses. The document also references KGB recruitment practices involving foreign nationals married to Soviets, requiring spouses to work for state security. Notable mentions include Lee Harvey Oswald (DBA-2083), a Soviet citizen married to Marina Oswald, and other individuals attempting to circumvent visa restrictions through marriage or diplomatic channels.  

Key People  
- **Lee Harvey Oswald** (DBA-2083): Soviet citizen married to Marina Oswald; case studied for exit visa processes.  
- **David Shawson**: State Department representative involved in discussions on visa processing.  
- **Mr. Slavens** (CIA): Provided statistical data and case analyses on Soviet exit visas.  
- **Marina Oswald**: Spouse of Lee Harvey Oswald, whose departure from the USSR was part of the case study.  
- **John SANDOR**: U.S. citizen married to Viktoriya KORHCTA; referenced in visa-related contexts.  
- **Tamara S.KUNGUROVA**: Married to Philip Robert NILSON, a U.S. citizen; mentioned in visa discussions.  
- **Nora Murray**: Alleged Soviet defector who spied for British services.  
- **Petr DERVAIN**: Defected KGB officer discussing recruitment of foreign-married Soviets.  

Key Locations  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Site of the July 1964 meeting between State Department and CIA officials.  
- **Soviet Union**: Central to discussions on exit visas for Soviet citizens married to foreigners.  
- **Moscow, USSR**: Mentioned in context of KGB operations and visa processing.  
- **United States** (New York, Atlanta): Locations tied to individuals seeking or obtaining exit visas.  
- **Various European locations**: Including Helsinki, Tallinn, and Breg Aul’s residence, referenced in case studies.  

Key Events  
- **July 1964 Meeting**: State Department and CIA officials addressed inconsistencies in Soviet visa processing reports.  
- **Review of 26 Cases**: Analysis of Soviet citizens married to Americans seeking exit visas, with delays up to 12 months.  
- **KGB Recruitment Practices**: Discussion of KGB efforts to recruit foreign nationals through marital ties, requiring spouses to work for state security.  
- **Visa Processing Delays**: Examination of extended timelines for granting exit visas, including cases where individuals departed alone or with spouses.  
- **Circumvention of Visa Restrictions**: Instances where individuals attempted to bypass Soviet visa rules by marrying Soviets or leveraging diplomatic channels.  

Key Organizations  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Provided data on visa processing for Soviet citizens married to Americans.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Contributed statistical analyses and case studies on Soviet exit visas.  
- **KGB** (Soviet Union): Involved in recruitment of foreign nationals through marital relationships.  
- **State Security** (USSR): Mentioned in context of visa restrictions and surveillance of foreign-married Soviets.  
- **Foreign Intelligence Directorate** (inostrennoye prevlendyo-invo, USSR): Referenced in KGB operations related to foreign nationals.  
- **Warren Commission**: Mentioned as an entity reviewing historical records tied to Lee Harvey Oswald’s case.

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