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Original Date Announced
May 2, 2025DHS rescinded Romania's designation for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) after determining that granting VWP status could threaten VWP integrity as well as border and immigration security.
The Biden administration designated Romania as a VWP country on January 9, 2025. The designation was then paused by the Trump administration in March 2025 to allow DHS to assess the country's eligibility, and it has now been rescinded. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin noted that Romania may be reconsidered for VWP in the future and that DHS remains "grateful for Romania’s close partnership over the years to enhance security cooperation."
Trump 2.0 [ID #1724]
2025.05.02_DHS Announces Rescission of Romania’s Designation into the Visa Waiver ProgramEffective Date
May 2, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Non-Immigrant VisasAssociated or Derivative Policies
Documents
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Commentary
2025-03-25 US postpones visa-free travel for Romanians - Politico
Politico comments on DHS's decision to delay Romania's entry into the Visa Waiver Program. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu called the decision a "technical measure" and stated that he would work to solve any U.S. concerns.
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