HR 5460
Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022
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Bill overview
This bill, the Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2022, expands an existing visa waiver program for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to include the U.S. Virgin Islands. It allows the Department of Homeland Security to grant waivers to nationals of certain countries for up to 45 days of travel to the islands, provided it doesn’t pose a threat to national security. The bill outlines specific requirements for implementing the program, including consultation with various government agencies and consideration of factors like electronic travel authorizations and overstay rates.
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Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] Plaskett
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