The Visa Waiver Program allows nationals of certain countries to enter the United States for business or pleasure for a period not exceeding 90 days without first obtaining a visa. Currently, there are 37 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program. (See Table above.[1]) Previously, a visa waiver entrant was not allowed to adjust status in the United States except on the basis of asylum.[2] (Another exception allowed by several Federal courts was for persons seeking ad