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Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

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Written testimony of DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Policy for a House Committee on Foreign Affairs Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “ISIS and the Threat from Foreign Fighters”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Policy Tom Warrick addresses DHS’ efforts to protect the nation from the threats posed by terrorists operating out of Syria and Iraq.

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Travel Document Requirements

The VWP permits citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

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Written testimony of CBP and I&A for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “One Flight Away: Examination of the Threat posed by ISIS Terrorists with Western Passports”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations acting Assistant Commissioner John Wagner, CBP Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison acting Assistant Commissioner Troy Miller, and Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis Jenny Lasley address CBP’s security measures to protect the United States from the threat of terrorists and terrorist weapons, including threats connected with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

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Written testimony of PLCY & CBP for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation hearing titled “The State of U.S. Travel and Tourism: Government Efforts to Attract 100 Million Visitors Annually”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Private Sector Office acting Assistant Secretary Michael Stroud and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations acting Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ major travel and tourism initiatives.

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Written testimony of PLCY Office of International Affairs and CBP Office of Field Operations for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Passport Fraud: An International Vulnerability”

DHS Office of Policy (PLCY) Office of International Affairs Assistant Secretary and Chief Diplomatic Officer Alan Bersin and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address document security in the context of international air travel.

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Visa Waiver Program and Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program

Visa Waiver Program and Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program operate in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program

Information on the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program for travel to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, scheduled to begin November 28, 2009.

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e-Passports

An e-Passport contains an electronic chip that holds the same information that is printed on the passport's data page. Find out about the e-Passport.