USTA Applauds Streamlined Entry Requirements
Elimination of In-flight Paper Form Signals Full Conversion to Online Authorization for Visa Waiver Travelers
WASHINGTON, DC - May 22, 2010 - Following Thursday's announcement by the Department of Homeland Security on the elimination of the paper arrival/departure form (Form I-94W) for authorized travelers from nations participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), U.S. Travel's (USTA) president and CEO Roger Dow made the following statement:
"The U.S. travel community applauds Secretary Napolitano and her team at the Department of Homeland Security for taking an important step in streamlining the entry process for international visitors. Today's announcement that Visa Waiver Program travelers with an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will no longer need to submit the paper I-94W form upon arrival at a United States port of entry will help reduce confusion and increase the speed of processing for millions of our guests. With full implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the United States is proving that it can simultaneously strengthen security and improve our customers' experience. We will continue to work in support of Secretary Napolitano's efforts to make America's entry process both safe and welcoming."
The U.S. Travel Association
Is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $704 billion travel industry. U.S. Travel's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. For more information, visit www.ustravel.org.
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