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Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Announces Targeted Security Enhancements To The Visa Waive
Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Announces Targeted Security Enhancements To The Visa Waiver Program
12-15-2017 07:10 AM Release Date: December 15, 2017 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 DHS Continues to Raise Security Standards Across the Board WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State and other federal agencies, is taking action to further strengthen the already robust national security and immigration enforcement elements of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). These enhancements include requiring VWP countries to use counterterrorism information to better screen travelers, assessing VWP countries to ensure they implement safeguards against the aviation sector, and requiring certain VWP countries to initiate public information campaigns to reduce overstays. “The United States faces an adaptive and agile enemy, as terrorists continue to explore ways to reach our country and to direct, enable, and inspire attacks against us,” said Secretary Nielsen. “It’s critically important we stay ahead of these threats by improving our security posture. These enhancements will strengthen the program, and they are part of our continued efforts to raise the baseline for homeland security across the board.” DHS is introducing the following security measures applicable to all countries in the VWP:
The VWP is a comprehensive security partnership with many of America’s closest allies. VWP permits citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa. The countries must meet high security standards to participate in the VWP, and all visitors are thoroughly vetted and must have an approved travel authorization issued by the Electronic System for Travel Authorization to travel to the United States. Each year, the United States welcomes over 20 million visitors traveling under the VWP. # # # Topics: Transportation Security Keywords: security measures, Visa Waiver Program More... |
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