Changes To The Visa Waiver Program And Implementation Of The Electronic System For Travel Authorization

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Changes To The Visa Waiver Program And Implementation Of The Electronic System For Travel Authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently

announced changes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and

implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization

(ESTA). These changes give the federal government ability to obtain

information about international travelers in advance of travel to

the U.S. in order to enhance national security.

The VWP—which allows eligible citizens and nationals

of specific countries to travel into the U.S. without first

obtaining B-1/B-2 visa stamps in their passports—was

expanded on November 17. The program now includes citizens and

nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Republic of

Korea, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia, in addition to countries

already covered by the program.

Beginning January...

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