Claim: The eleven points on the maple leaf of Canada's flag represent the number of Canadian provinces and territories. Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2003]. Origins: In the lifetime of anyone younger than about fifty, the Canadian flag has always been its current simple, yet bold and distinctive, red-and-white maple leaf design. And those who weren't around for the Canadian flag debate of the.
1 If you are traveling to the U.S. for 90 days or less and are from a participating country, you may be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program. 2  Visit travel.state.gov to see if you qualify or if your country is one of the participating countries. If you are traveling to the U.S. for 90 days or less and are from a participating country, you may be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program. 2  Visit travel.state.gov to see if you qualify or if your country is one of the participating countries.
Select Language: There are currently 38 Visa Waiver countries that as of January 12, 2009 require an approved ESTA Travel Authorization to visit the United States via air or sea.Individuals holding a passport from any of these countries may visit the United States under the Visa Waiver Program under certain conditions. A machine readable passport is required for all Visa Waiver travelers. 2  An approved ESTA (U.S. Travel Authorization) is mandatory for all Visa Waiver travelers entering the U.S. by air or sea after January 12, 2009. 3  The U.S. Department of State may add or remove countries from the Visa Waiver Program.