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| 8. | What do I need to enter the U.S. under the VWP? |
| | | | | What do I need to enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program? |
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Be seeking entry for 90 days or less, as a temporary visitor for business or pleasure. You will not be permitted to extend your visit or change to another visa category under the VWP |  |
| • | Be a citizen of a VWP country | |
| • | Have a valid passport issued by the participating country that is valid for six months beyond your intended visit | |
| • | Have a Machine Readable Passport, following the required due dates for Machine Readable Passports explained earlier |
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| 9. | What are the activities permitted under the VWP for business visitors? | | |
| | | As a business visitor you may: | | | |
| | | • | Participate in commercial business transactions which do not involve gainful employment
in the U.S, for example, negotiating contracts or consulting with business associates. You cannot receive a salary or wages from a U.S. source | | | •
| Participate in scientific, educational, professional or business conventions, conferences or seminars | |
| • | Conduct independent research | | | •
| Appear as a witness in a court trial |
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