Bennie Thompson: “Under this new law, most individuals who have visited Iraq, Iran…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016

Under this new law, most individuals who have visited Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Sudan in the last 5 years would be ineligible for visa-free travel.

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Thompson explains new travel restrictions for certain countries under the Visa Waiver Program.

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Bennie Thompson: “Under this new law, most individuals who have visited Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Sudan in the last 5 years would be…”