Category : ESTA


CBP Responds to I-94 Web Portal and ESTA Questions
Posted on 09/08/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) held a teleconference with Suzanne Shepherd, Director of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on August 6,… Read More

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DHS Adds Taiwan to Visa Waiver Program
Posted on 12/22/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

As of November 1, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Taiwan for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said the move was “a… Read More

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Taiwan Joins Visa Waiver Program
Posted on 10/21/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

On October 2, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security announced the designation of Taiwan for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Taiwan thus joins 36 other countries in the… Read More

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Groups of Travelers Can Now Submit Multiple ESTA Applications
Posted on 08/22/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on August 9, 2012, that multiple applications may be submitted and paid for in one transaction via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization… Read More

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U.S. Embassy in London Discusses Visa Availability for Olympics, Expansion of Visa Reissuance Program for H-1, H-4 Applicants
Posted on 03/05/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The U.S. Embassy in London recently released a notification of limited nonimmigrant visa services during the Olympics and an expansion of the Visa Reissuance Program to include H-1 and H-4… Read More

State Dept. Introduces ESTA Fee for Visa Waiver Travelers
Posted on 09/02/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State released a cable (PDF) to the field in August 2010 that provides information on implementation of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (TPA), signed into law… Read More

DHS Eliminates Paper Arrival/Departure Form for VWP Participants
Posted on 06/01/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

On May 20, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the elimination of the paper arrival/departure form (Form I-94W) for authorized travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries. Following… Read More

State Dept. Cautions Waiver Travelers To Disclose Visa Delays as Denials
Posted on 12/02/2009 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State has taken the position that those who have applied for a visa that cannot be granted due to a need for further security clearances, or additional… Read More

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