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New Secretary Of DHS Announces New Country Requirements For Visa Waiver Program

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has announced new security measures applicable to all countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The VWP allows citizens or nationals of 38 participating...more

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Africa Update - February #3

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Leading the News - Burundi - On February 12th, the United Nations (U.N.) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) (MINUSCA) announced its decision to repatriate three...more

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The Visa Waiver Program – Know Before You Go

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Almost everyone who enters the U.S. for business visits must either (a) have a B-1 visa (which may include a B1/B2 visa) or (b) be eligible to enter without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. If you have a...more

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Changes to the Visa Waiver Program

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In the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) was amended significantly on December 18, 2015, when the enactment of the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029) was signed...more

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Visa Waiver Program Changes Now Being Implemented

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VWP nationals who have visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria since March 1, 2011, or who hold dual nationality with one of the countries are no longer eligible for the VWP....more

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New Restrictions on Visa Waiver Program/ESTA

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun the process of implementing changes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after President Obama signed into law the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel...more

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Paris and San Bernardino Terror Invites Tighter Restrictions on Visa Free Travel to the U.S.

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, The House of Representative overwhelmingly passed a bill imposing new restrictions on the current Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which permits citizens of 38 participating countries to travel to the...more

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House Passes Bill Enhancing Security of Visa Waiver Program in Wake of Paris Terror Attacks

In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, to tighten security measures and impose new restrictions on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The VWP...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Post Paris and San Bernardino Attacks: Visa Policies Under More Scrutiny

The recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino are going to result in increased security checks for visa applicants at U.S. consular posts. We also anticipate Congress to at least review the Visa Waiver Program for potential...more

Mintz - EB-5 Financing Viewpoints

EB-5 Investors: Expect More Hassles Entering the United States

The recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino are going to result in an increase in security checks for visa applicants at U.S. consular posts. We also anticipate Congress to at least review the Visa Waiver Program for...more

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