ESTA denial - emergency please help
Jun 29th 2017, 4:42 pm
#16
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
There was always a shadow of a doubt. People were just unaware of the entire processing and possibilities.
Jun 29th 2017, 6:24 pm
#18
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
.... People used to think that getting their ESTA/VWP whatever to visit the USA meant that they were absolutely going to get in without trouble and have their expensive vacation at disney. Since the world at large has been made painfully aware that there is no guarantee, they are choosing not to take that risk.
I'd think twice about spending £10k on a family holiday if there was even a shadow of doubt about my ability to get my family through the border control.
I'd think twice about spending £10k on a family holiday if there was even a shadow of doubt about my ability to get my family through the border control.
Last edited by Pulaski; Jun 29th 2017 at 6:27 pm.
Jun 29th 2017, 8:09 pm
#19
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
Why check yes to that question? Just say NO. The question is all about harm to yourself or others. She's just a bit down.
Personally, I'd take a trip over the land border, then get to the nearest US airport and fly domestically.
You live and learn.
Jun 30th 2017, 7:13 am
#20
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
Why on earth did she tick yes? Did she fully read the question? It's not about having depression, it's about being a danger to herself or society. No advice on how to move forward, but PLEASE read all questions fully before ticking willy-nilly.
Best of luck for her.
Best of luck for her.
Jun 30th 2017, 6:01 pm
#21
American Expat
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
From the Official CBP Site:
"A traveler who is not eligible for ESTA is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program and should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate."
Jun 30th 2017, 6:08 pm
#22
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
I guess you missed the bit (which you quoted) where I said "answer the same questions".
I certainly did not mean to suggest that if your ESTA application is rejected you can just wander over the border from Canada.
I certainly did not mean to suggest that if your ESTA application is rejected you can just wander over the border from Canada.
Jun 30th 2017, 6:14 pm
#23
American Expat
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
Apologies, if it gave the impression that you endorsed that information, as it was not my intent. I included it in the quote for context. However, answering the questions at the border on the green form doesn't resurrect the denied ESTA. It still exists.
Jun 30th 2017, 6:32 pm
#24
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
I do not know how likely that is, but given the choice between resubmitting an ESTA application and going to the border in person, I would hazard a guess that your chances are better at the border than resubmitting an ESTA application.
Jul 1st 2017, 3:19 am
#25
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Re: ESTA denial - emergency please help
Correct. I had heard that presenting to a CBP in person might generate a different response than "Computer says no" from a resubmitted ESTA application.
I do not know how likely that is, but given the choice between resubmitting an ESTA application and going to the border in person, I would hazard a guess that your chances are better at the border than resubmitting an ESTA application.
I do not know how likely that is, but given the choice between resubmitting an ESTA application and going to the border in person, I would hazard a guess that your chances are better at the border than resubmitting an ESTA application.
