Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA
Answers to frequently asked questions about ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program.
Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022
When a Canadian enters the US by land and is not issued an I-94, how long can they stay?
An explanation about how long a noncontrolled Canadian can stay in the U.S., and how they can show their date of entry.
What is a 212(d)(3) Waiver?
Can I apply for a 212(d)(3) waiver? Generally, anyone who was found to be inadmissible and needs a non-immigrant visa to enter the U.S. can apply for a non-immigrant visa and a 212(d)(3) waiver at a U.S. Consulate abroad. There…
Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2021
My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference?
When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
Jenny ZhanAugust 4, 2020
Coronavirus Update: CPB and Ports of Entries Allowing Second Satisfactory Departure Application
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…
Jenny ZhanApril 21, 2020
What is ESTA? When do I have to reapply for ESTA?
What is ESTA? ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization and it is an automated system that allows people from certain countries to apply for travel authorization to the United States without having to get a visa from a…
IanScottJune 7, 2017
What is HR 158? Are there restrictions for some dual nationals for entering the U.S. in the Visa Waiver Program?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens from a number of countries to enter the United States for periods of three months without having to first obtain a tourist visa. Please click here for more information on the VWP and…
IanScottDecember 15, 2016
¿Qué es el Proyecto de Ley de Gastos Ómnibus y Cómo Afecta a los Inmigrantes y a los Visitantes Extranjeros en los E.E.U.U.?
Cada año, después de que el Congreso pasa la resolución del presupuesto, debe pasar leyes que distribuyan este dinero a los distintos programas del gobierno. Esto se hace mediante 12 distintos proyectos de ley de apropiación, cada una generada por…
IanScottJanuary 19, 2016