Beginning March 31, 2014, Chileans meeting the criteria of the Visa Waiver Program may travel to the United States for business or tourism, for up to 90 days, without a visa. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements explained below.
Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Non-Immigrant Instructions for Form I-192 There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex therefore a list of the most common reasons is provided below.
If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant statuses or certain other immigration benefits, you must file this form to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility. Please refer to the instructions to determine whether you should use this form.
Unfortunately, getting into the United States with a criminal history is not as simple as showing up at the border with a valid Canadian passport. Canadians who have ever been convicted of a crime, regardless of how long ago the offence occurred, may be refused entry to the United States!
