Visa Waiver Program

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Examines security issues and legislative actions related to the visa waiver program (VWP), which allows citizens from designated countries to enter the U.S. as temporary visitors without a nonimmig...

Examines security issues and legislative actions related to the visa waiver program (VWP), which allows citizens from designated countries to enter the U.S. as temporary visitors without a nonimmigrant visa. Provides background on VWP qualifying criteria, inspections, and trends in VWP use; reviews legislative history of the program; and discusses VWP-related policy issues. Outlines legislation in the 108th Congress.

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