CBP proposes permanent electronic filing for Visa Waiver carrier agreements
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This notice would make electronic submission and approval permanent for CBP Form I-775, the agreement carriers use to join the Visa Waiver Program. Airlines and other transportation companies that bring Visa Waiver Program travelers to the United States would be the main businesses affected. The practical change is administrative: carriers would no longer need to rely on original paper documents with wet signatures for this process. CBP is asking for public comments by June 5, 2026, especially on whether the form is necessary, whether the estimated burden is accurate, and how the process could be made clearer or less burdensome.
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Key Changes
- Makes electronic submission and approval of CBP Form I-775 permanent
- Removes the practical need for original paper documents with wet signatures in this process
- Opens a 30-day public comment period on the revised information collection
Obligations
What this law requires
Transportation carriers seeking acceptance into the Visa Waiver Program must submit CBP Form I-775, the Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement, to request CBP approval for participation.
Transportation lines may not land covered aliens in the United States unless they have entered into any carrier contracts required by the Department of Homeland Security for inspection and admission.
Carriers participating in the Visa Waiver Program must comply with the terms of the CBP Form I-775 carrier agreement, including liability for certain transportation costs, completion of required forms, and sharing passenger data.
Public comments on the CBP Form I-775 information collection should be submitted in English through reginfo.gov under the currently open 30-day review if the commenter wants CBP to consider them in this review.