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DOS Cable on Issuing Visas to VWPP Beneficiaires

6/21/95 AILA Doc. No. 95062159. Admissions & Border, Consular Processing

R 230029Z MAY 95
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS
SPECIAL EMBASSY PROGRAM
ASMARA POUCH
LUANDA POUCH
ZAGREB POUCH

UNCLAS STATE 124915

Visas

E.O. 12356; N/A
TAGS: CVIS
SUBJECT: Issuing Visas to VWPP Beneficiaries

1. Some posts have been approached by nationals of VWPP countries who wish to apply for an NIV, in order to avoid alleged delays at Port-of-Entry by INS inspectors scrutinizing their visa-less passports. Posts ask if they must issue an NIV in such instances.

2. Posts must issue an NIV to such applicants (if they are otherwise qualified) if they insist. However, posts should point out that participation in VWPP does not mean entry into United States without inspection. The primary value to the traveler is the elimination of the inconvenience of having to apply for a visa and the payment of any fee.

Christopher

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