Visa Waiver Program
At the time of this hearing, the program allowed citizens of 38 countries were allowed to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days with applying for a visa. Congress was reviewing the program in response to terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California.
Current and former State Department and Homeland Security Department officials testified at a hearing on the national security implications … read more
Current and former State Department and Homeland Security Department officials testified at a hearing on the national security implications of the visa waiver program. The witnesses, in a round table format, shared their thoughts for strengthening the program.
At the time of this hearing, the program allowed citizens of 38 countries were allowed to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days with applying for a visa. Congress was reviewing the program in response to terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California. close
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Kelli Burriesci Deputy Assistant Secretary Department of Homeland Security->Office of Screening Coordination
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John P. Wagner Deputy Assistant Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection->Office of Field Operations
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