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CBP Posts Info on Visa Waiver Program and ESTA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted information on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). CBP states that a completed Form I-94W, Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record (green form), is required from all VWP visitors to the U.S. at land ports…

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of entry. Each VWP applicant for admission is exempt from a visitor’s visa (B1/B2) if he/she is a citizen of any of the VWP countries. Currently, authorization for travel under the VWP via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is not required if arriving at a U.S. land port of entry. Form I-94W contains questions that assist with determining admissibility to the U.S. VWP travel authorization via ESTA is required if arriving by air or sea under the VWP. VWP frequently asked questions is available here.