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Poland- Visa Waiver Program [55]
The US Senate has recently passed America's Borders Act S. 2454 Visa Waiver for Poland. I havent heard much new about it and thought that there may be some more info coming from Poland.
From what I understand is that in order to qualify-
Refusal rate: In order to qualify for VWP participation that country must average less than 3% for the previous fiscal year. I heard that Poland has a 30% refusal rate. True?
Must be sufficiently stable to ensure that conditions which could affect VWP qualifying criteria (such as overstay rates in the U.S.) are not likely to change dramatically in the future.
VWP candidate countries must demonstrate that effective border controls are in place for all territory under their control. I believe PL borders are well secure. Is this also true?
The degree to which host country law enforcement agencies cooperate with U.S. counterparts. i've never had any issue with PL police. I often hear stories of corruption(which we also have in the US). Do most/all officers speak english as a requirement?
Any security concerns that could be raised by a country's admission into the VWP program will be considered. I don't see PL as being a terrorist threat....at all.
I think the only thing that may be holding you back is the refusal rate. Do you know why it's so high? Now that you're part of the EU do you think it will decrease?
Thaoughts/Comments?
