Last week I pointed out both that the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) does not contribute to illegal immigration and that DHS has a functioning biographic air exit system.
This week Secretary Napolitano announced the elimination of the paper I-94W form (the green arrival/departure form long used by VWP travelers.) In doing so, she rightly commented that “The Visa Waiver Program facilitates secure and hassle-free travel for citizens of participating countries—making international travel safer and easier.” She could have just as easily pointed out that eliminating the paper form will improve the Department’s ability to match entry/exit records and calculate overstay rates.
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Janice Kephart
