If you're from a country that participates in the Visa
Waiver Program (VWP), and you plan to travel on a visa waiver, you will now
need to plan ahead. No more jumping on a last minute flight to the U.S. The
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program is now mandatory.
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On January 12, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) implemented the ESTA program that now requires all Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) participants to obtain prior approval to travel by air or sea to the U.S.
To apply for ESTA, you will need to log on to the web-based
system and complete an application. The information collected will be used to
check your criminal background and your eligibility under the VWP.
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The applicant process is straightforward and ESTA will make
a decision almost immediately regarding your eligibility for travel under the
VWP. If you are denied ESTA, you will receive a message advising you to log on
to the travel.gov website to obtain information on seeking a visa to the U.S.
If your ESTA application isn't approved you may not be allowed boarding under
the VWP and/or denied entry into the U.S. So it's important that you register
with ESTA early to avoid any travel delays.
The above information is provided for informational purposes
only. The information should not be construed as legal advice and does not
constitute an engagement of the Szabo, Zelnick& Erickson, P.C. law firm or
establish an attorney-client relationship with any of its attorneys. An
attorney-client relationship with our firm is only created by signing a written
agreement with our firm.
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