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This interim final rule establishes the Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Visa Waiver Program, which replaces the current Guam Visa Waiver Program.
The revised Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program allows visa-free entry for nonimmigrant visitors from eligible countries to Guam and the CNMI for business or leisure travel, as well as extends visiting time from 15 to 45 days.
In addition, this rule establishes six ports of entry in the CNMI in order to administer and enforce the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program and to allow for immigration inspections in the CNMI, including arrival and departure controls, under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Effective Date: This interim final rule is effective January 16, 2009.
Implementation Date: Beginning June 1, 2009, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin operation of this program and required compliance with this interim final rule will begin. The existing Guam Visa Waiver Program remains in effect for travel to Guam until the start of the transition period.
The comment period on this rule closed on March 17, 2009. View the rule and posted comments on http://www.regulations.gov. Reference Docket # USCBP-2009-0001.
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This page was last reviewed/modified on March 18, 2009.