American Tourist

The term American tourist refers to the specific status and documentation required for non-immigrants visiting the United States for leisure. Legally, this is regulated by the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, which oversee the issuance of B-2 visas and the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

Documentation like Form I-94 and the ESTA application are the 'products' of the United States federal government, specifically designed to monitor arrival-departure records. The system is maintained and operated within the United States, and all physical or digital documents are issued under the authority of U.S. federal laws.