Washington, December 1 (RHC)-- The U.S. is to send special groups known as "foreign fighter surge teams" overseas in an attempt to prevent terrorists from traveling. According to a statement released by the White House: “The Departments of Homeland Security and State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and US intelligence community elements will deploy Foreign Fighter Surge Teams to work with countries to counter terrorist travel.”

The White House release says that the U.S. government seeks to counter terrorism by deploying the teams in the areas and countries which are prone to creating and exporting terrorist groups.

The decision came in the wake of the Paris attacks on November 13, when terrorists left some 130 people dead and over 350 injured. The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group later claimed responsibility for the deadly raids.

In three days time from the French capital’s carnage, the Takfiri group also released a video in which they threatened Washington, DC. of terrorist attacks.

The threats have also prompted the U.S. government to make amendments in the Visa Waiver Program and tighten security procedures for the 38 countries which enjoy visa-free visits to the United States.

On the basis of a fact sheet, released by U.S. government, travelers who are eligible to go to the United States without a visa will henceforth be screened for prior travel to any country deemed a "terrorist safe haven." The White House has also appealed to Congress to help fund further security measures for visitors from the visa-waiver countries.