B1/B2 Visa
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B1/B2 Visa
I was granted a multiple 1 yr B1/B2 visa in late June 2013 at the US embassy in London.
My intention was to attend an annual medical conference in California mid July.
Unfortunately we had a family bereavement and I was unable to attend this conference. However I need to go to Dallas for a work related meeting in September and over the festive period I want to visit a few friends with my 8 yr old daughter.
My questions are:
1.Will I be penalized for not using my visa in the first instance for the initial purpose?
2.Will I be grilled / harassed at the Port of Entry?
3.Will this cause problems in obtaining future visas?
Thanks guys. I do not want to go through the embarrassment of being turned away.
My intention was to attend an annual medical conference in California mid July.
Unfortunately we had a family bereavement and I was unable to attend this conference. However I need to go to Dallas for a work related meeting in September and over the festive period I want to visit a few friends with my 8 yr old daughter.
My questions are:
1.Will I be penalized for not using my visa in the first instance for the initial purpose?
2.Will I be grilled / harassed at the Port of Entry?
3.Will this cause problems in obtaining future visas?
Thanks guys. I do not want to go through the embarrassment of being turned away.
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Re: B1/B2 Visa
No. No one will care.
No more or less than anyone else on a B-1/2 visa.
No.
In that case, I suggest you don't travel - because there is never a guarantee of enty, even with a visa.
Ian
Will I be grilled / harassed at the Port of Entry?
Will this cause problems in obtaining future visas?
I do not want to go through the embarrassment of being turned away.
Ian
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Re: B1/B2 Visa
2.Will I be grilled / harassed at the Port of Entry?
3.Will this cause problems in obtaining future visas?
Thanks guys. I do not want to go through the embarrassment of being turned away.
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Re: B1/B2 Visa
No this is my first time going to the US. I am on an alien passport with unlimited leave to Remain in the UK. All my family ex partner and children are British. Once i qualify for my British passport in 11 months time. It will make travel less of a hassle. Unfortunately for me each time i travel I go thru the tedious process of queueing for a visa. I am a Health Proffessional.
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Re: B1/B2 Visa
Just because you gain a British passport does not mean you will definitely receive ESTA approval - you may still need visas.
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Re: B1/B2 Visa
True that is why I said it will be less of a hassle for short term non immigrant visas