The US is imposing a toughened stance on air travel requirements for foreign governments, due to an apparent increased threat from those heading to Syria and Iraq to join the Islamic State, the New York Times reported yesterday.
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The changes will be seen in the Visa Waiver Program that is relevant to 38 countries, permitting citizens of those countries to enter the United States for up to 90 days.
Visits longer than this require an interview at an American consulate or embassy.
Now, updated passports with an electronic chip must be used to visit the country, and there will be more American air marshals on incoming flights.
US Immigration Attorneys in Thailand, Chaninat & Leeds are experts in arranging immigration visas with a focus on the K1 fiancée visa and K3 marriage visa for Thai nationals.
Numerous citizens of European countries such as the UK, Germany and Belgium have travelled to Middle Eastern nations and it’s feared some may have received military training from terrorist groups, and have plans to use it against the US.
The secretary for Homeland Security Jeh Johnson explains:
“[…] the current global threat environment requires that we know more about those who travel to the United States […] This includes those from countries for which we do not require a visa.”
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