House tightens controls on visa-free travel to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has overwhelmingly approved tightening the “visa waiver” program.

The existing program allows citizens of 38 countries to be in the US for up to 3 months without a visa.

The legislation would require visas for anyone who’s been in Iraq or Syria in the previous five years.

Exceptions are made for official government visits and military service.

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