{"id":2467919,"date":"2025-07-28T19:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noem-admits-argentina-back-into-visa-waiver-program\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T19:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:24:45","slug":"noem-admits-argentina-back-into-visa-waiver-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/noem-admits-argentina-back-into-visa-waiver-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Noem admits Argentina back into visa waiver program"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnoem-admits-argentina-back-into-visa-waiver-program%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2467919&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision to readmit Argentina into the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >visa waiver program<\/a>, which allows Argentine citizens to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without needing a visa.Argentina had been removed from the program in 2002 due to a high rate of illegal overstays amid a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pandemic-triggers-89-increase-53-billion-in-food-stamp-spending\/\" title=\"Pandemic Triggers 89% Increase,  Billion, In Food Stamp Spending\">past economic crisis<\/a>. Though, Argentina now has the lowest visa overstay rate in Latin America, and travel from Argentina to the U.S. has significantly increased.The announcement was made during NoemS visit to Buenos Aires, where she met with Argentine President Javier milei and other officials. this move reflects the strong diplomatic ties and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-new-trade-pact-in-the-indo-pacific-has-officially-launched\/\" title=\"A New Trade Pact in the Indo-Pacific Has Officially Launched\">shared security interests<\/a> between the two countries, although the readmission process is expected to take several years to complete. The cooperation also highlights ongoing alignment between the Trump governance and Argentina&#8217;s current leadership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Noem admits Argentina back into visa waiver program<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2182176\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admitted Argentina back into the Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s visa waiver program, which lets foreign citizens travel in the United States for up to 90 days without a&nbsp;visa, on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. removed Argentina from its visa waiver program in 2002 when Argentinians began entering the nation illegally after fleeing their native country, which faced an economic crisis at the time. The change was made because Argentina has the lowest visa overstay rate in the U.S. among Latin American countries, according to the DHS chief.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3483936\/taiwan-progressives-great-recall-against-opposition-kmt-dpp\/\">Taiwans&#8217; progressives reckon with utter failure of &#8216;Great Recall&#8217; against opposition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3484452\/trump-sadiq-khan-feud-blasts-nasty-london-mayor-in-front-of-keir-starmer\/\">Trump blasts &lsquo;nasty&rsquo; London mayor in front of Starmer: &lsquo;He&rsquo;s done a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwans-progressives-reckon-with-utter-failure-of-great-recall-against-opposition-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Taiwans&#039; progressives reckon with utter failure of &#039;Great Recall&#039; against opposition- Washington Examiner\">terrible job&#038;rsquo<\/a>;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3483818\/two-israeli-human-rights-groups-accuse-israel-genocide-gaza\/\">Two Israeli human rights groups accuse country of genocide in Gaza<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Argentina now has the lowest visa overstay rate in all of Latin America, and 25% more Argentines traveled to the U.S. in the first four months of this year compared to last year &mdash; the biggest jump of any of the top 20 international arrivals,&rdquo; she said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/news\/2025\/07\/28\/secretary-noem-kickstarts-process-argentina-rejoin-visa-waiver-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"statement\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;That is why we are now taking steps to allow Argentina back into the Visa Waiver Program.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Noem announced the news during a trip to Buenos Aires, where he met with Argentine President Javier Milei and his officials.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This statement of intent I signed alongside Minister Werthein and Minister Bullrich highlights our strong partnership with Argentina and our mutual desire to promote lawful travel while deterring threats,&rdquo; she added.&#8239;&rdquo;This kind of diplomatic leadership, spearheaded by President Trump, will help increase the safety of both countries.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While it will likely take years before Argentinian visitors can travel to the U.S. without a visa, DHS is committed to beginning the designation process.<\/p>\n<p>Monday&rsquo;s announcement reflects the strong alliance between President Donald Trump and Milei, who has become a right-wing leader in recent years. The Argentine presidency called Monday&rsquo;s agreement &ldquo;a clear demonstration of the excellent relationship&rdquo; between the two countries, adding that both have a &ldquo;shared vision.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Noem touted Milei&rsquo;s commitment to border security for the U.S. and Argentina.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3432873\/trump-travel-ban-what-to-know-countries-affected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TRUMP TRAVEL BAN: WHAT TO KNOW AS 12 NATIONS ARE BARRED FROM ENTRY TO US\">TRUMP TRAVEL BAN: WHAT TO KNOW AS 12 NATIONS ARE BARRED FROM ENTRY TO US<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The move comes nearly two months after the Trump administration imposed visa and travel restrictions on foreign nationals from 19 countries, a dozen of which are subject to a full ban.<\/p>\n<p>Following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Noem is the third Cabinet official to visit Milei in Argentina since Trump returned to office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2182176\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2182176\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Noem readmits Argentina to U.S. visa waiver program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2467920,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/noem_argentina.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[10098,8794,60124],"class_list":["post-2467919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-argentina","tag-noem","tag-visa-waiver"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/noem_argentina.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2467919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2467919"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2467919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2467924,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2467919\/revisions\/2467924"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2467920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2467919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2467919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2467919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}