U.S. Travel Association Applauds Streamlined U.S. Entry Requirements

Following the 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 Association President and CEO Roger Dow called the change, “an important step in streamlining the entry process for international visitors.”

“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,” Dow said.

“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.”