The VWPP is a program that exempts certain nonimmigrants from the requirement of obtaining a visa to apply for entry into the United States. In order to be exempt, the alien has to meet the following criteria:

1. The alien must be a citizen of one of the following countries:

1. Andorra
2. Argentina
3. Australia
4. Austria
5. Belgium
6. Brunei
7. Denmark
8. Finland
9. France
10. Germany
11. Iceland
12. Ireland
13. Italy
14. Japan
15. Liechtenstein
16. Luxembourg
17. Monaco
18. The Netherlands
19. New Zealand
20. Norway
21. Portugal
22. San Marino
23. Singapore
24. Slovenia
25. Spain
26. Sweden
27. Switzerland
28. The United Kingdom
29. Uruguay

2. The alien's intended purpose for visiting the U.S. falls under the B visa category. (For information regarding B-1 visa, please click here.For information regarding B-2 visa, please click here.)

If the alien meets the above criteria, then he can be admitted to the U.S. without a visa. He would simply apply for admission at the U.S. border. The time limit for the alien to stay in the United States under this program is ninety days. This period can not be extended except in cases of emergency. When an alien is in the U.S. under this program, he can not change his non-immigrant status. However, if he wants to change his non-immigrant status, he can obtain a third country visa for this purpose. (For information regarding third county visas, please click here).

For more information on non-immigrant visa, please click on the following links:
What is a non-immigrant visa?
Who needs a non-immigrant visa?
What are some common non-immigrant visas?
What is the difference between visa and non-immigrant status?
Consulate process for non-immigrants
Entry into the United States
Visa Waiver Pilot Program (VWPP)
Attorney Fees