bigdave39

Additionally I have traveled to the US on the VWP 5 times after my caution for possession of class A because I genuinely believed that given it was spent it was not an issue as I asked the police extensively at the time what the implications were for a job and travel and they said that is was not an issue as it was spent (of course they clearly had no idea what they were talking about but given they are the police I was inclined to believe them.)

Now of course that I am looking to apply for a L1 the truth is clear. Will this create complications in the application process?

Thanks in advance.

ian-mstm

Yes. To my knowledge, the type of visa is irrelevant.


More straightforward than what? A B1/B2 visa? Yes... but that won't affect the wait time for a waiver - and that's on the assumption that the ConOff recommends you for a waiver. If he doesn't, then that's the end of the story. If he does, then you'll almost surely get it and, eventually, the visa also.


Correct.


No - so long as the employer is willing to wait 7-8 months until your waiver clears.

Ian

ontherox

Got my email on Friday to send my passport off. That's an amazing 19 weeks since my interview. That's 5 weeks shorter than last year although Xmas was in the way last year but still a much shorter timeframe.

Sent it to the couriers on Saturday and hoping it will get back to pick up next Saturday. Although more hoping the 5 years recommendation has been followed!

coatinginspection

Goof result! I bet the Summer season will lead to longer waits though for those going through the process right now. It seems that 5 years is the de facto decision based on the feedback on here around their shift policy.

ireallywannago

Good result. A little less wait than "normal" which is a good result. Just let us know if you get a 5 year visa as this seems to be becoming the "norm"

Mark.

shiversaint

I went for an E2 appointment with a possession of class C conviction (not CMT) on my record from 2008 last year at the beginning of March. I had a 5 year visa issued 5 weeks later, which seems very much to the contrary of many of the posts in this forum.

I have since changed company and have applied for a new E2 on the 15th of June in London, interview was pretty procedural and more of a formality.

Attorney seems to think it being quicker is a probability - but based on what I've read here, previous wait times seem pretty irrelevant and the rumour that E2 waivers are expedited also seems to be rubbish despite my experience last year.

Would everyone agree with my statements? I am not expecting any good news here but agreement that my theory that I could well be in for a 6 month wait does help one prepare the mind a bit.

ian-mstm

I'm not sure everyone will agree, but I do.

Ian

ChrisMorts

Hi all,

I've now made arrangements for travel in August so looking forward to that, and my first experience of going through immigration with a Visa/waiver.

When I applied for my visa I made an application for a B2 visa as I intended on travelling for pleasure. I have now been invited to a conference in USA in August. Although my application was for a B2 visa, the visa shows "R B1/B2" under visa type/class. Will this allow me to travel to the conference?

Cheers,

Chris

ian-mstm

Yes.

Ian

Tambling

Hi, any March B2 applicant had their waiver approved?

amac320974

Hi, I got a 5 year waiver earlier this year and just enjoyed my first ever trip to Florida and loved every minute.

Here's my question.
I work for a company in my home town of Glasgow. From time to time my company ask for volunteers to travel to America for a weeks trip to see our headquarters in Texas.

Would the visa i have allow me to visit American with my work? Or is the visa only for holiday travel etc.

I'm just unsure if I'd need a "work" type visa instead, or would the one I have be okay? I suppose i wouldn't technically be working as it would just be to visit the place.

The last thing I'd want would be to volunteer to go, then have trouble entering the country, expecially when I'm travelling with my work colleagues. That would be embarrassing.

Hope one of you could answer my question. Thanks in advance.

materialcontroller

It's impossible to answer your question without knowing what type of visa you have.

What does the entry on your visa say under the heading "Type/Class"? (My own visa, for example, says B1/B2).

amac320974

Sorry, I've totally forgot to mention that.

It's a b1 / b2 visa.

materialcontroller

In that case you would have to declare the purpose of your trip to the POE officer and hopefully be admitted B1 status, which would enable you to carry out limited duties at the American premises of your employer, but no actual work allowed.

The short answer is, yes the visa you have does allow you to visit your company in the USA.

amac320974

Great, thank you so much for your prompt reply.