Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Oct 3rd 2017, 5:29 pm
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Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
My G/C expired in 2007(living in UK)
G/C probably considered abandoned.
Interested in visiting Florida for vacation.
9 years ago convicted of harassment(community service)
Probably going to return G/C to U.S embassy in London.
Can I use ESTA after returning the G/C or should I apply for visa instead and whats my chances of getting visa for visit?
Thanks.
G/C probably considered abandoned.
Interested in visiting Florida for vacation.
9 years ago convicted of harassment(community service)
Probably going to return G/C to U.S embassy in London.
Can I use ESTA after returning the G/C or should I apply for visa instead and whats my chances of getting visa for visit?
Thanks.
Oct 3rd 2017, 5:45 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Apply for ESTA, answer all questions honestly, and see if it gets approved. If it does, then you can travel on the VWP.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:12 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Thank you Rene.....I havent looked at the ESTA form but I will have to disclose the harassment charge and should I return the G/C before I apply for ESTA ?
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Oct 3rd 2017, 7:18 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
If you have no intention of attempting to revive the green card then file an I-407 to formally relinquish it. If time permits file the I-407 before applying for an ESTA.
Oct 6th 2017, 4:12 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Oct 6th 2017, 4:17 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Do it now/ immediately anyway. I don't think there is any good reason to hold off, and even if you don't hear back for a week or two there is a good chance that the I-407 will be put into the system within a few days and potentially be visible to the CBP immigration officer when you arrive at the airport in the US.
Oct 6th 2017, 4:44 pm
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Re: Long time expired GC holder hoping to visit FL
Do it now/ immediately anyway. I don't think there is any good reason to hold off, and even if you don't hear back for a week or two there is a good chance that the I-407 will be put into the system within a few days and potentially be visible to the CBP immigration officer when you arrive at the airport in the US.
