B2 Denied applying for ESTA some advice please
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Re: B2 Denied applying for ESTA some advice please
Yes I should've just stuck to my VWP. But I had no idea this was going to happen to me as punishment.
Roy and Rene, thank you. You have brought light to my present darkness and given me something to fight for. I needed to know wether or not this was worth getting into before a long upward struggle, you have provided me with encouragement and knowledge, now I know that the fight is worth fighting and that I can actually be with the woman I love one day.
OK SanDiegogirl basically it was a night shift slave's job in the UK for minimum wage, that I found through desperation, hardest thing I have ever done. Ever. They took me back each year without question because I'm a hard worker. But when combined with a H2B winter job in the Rocky Mountains and a tonne of snowboarding everything in my year balanced out just nicely. Until the US Dept of Labor screwed over ALL H2B workers. New solutions needed to be found. I'm still searching. There are some great people on this forum.
Roy and Rene, thank you. You have brought light to my present darkness and given me something to fight for. I needed to know wether or not this was worth getting into before a long upward struggle, you have provided me with encouragement and knowledge, now I know that the fight is worth fighting and that I can actually be with the woman I love one day.
OK SanDiegogirl basically it was a night shift slave's job in the UK for minimum wage, that I found through desperation, hardest thing I have ever done. Ever. They took me back each year without question because I'm a hard worker. But when combined with a H2B winter job in the Rocky Mountains and a tonne of snowboarding everything in my year balanced out just nicely. Until the US Dept of Labor screwed over ALL H2B workers. New solutions needed to be found. I'm still searching. There are some great people on this forum.
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OK BILDER great idea dude, only one downside, she's studying full time and working part time. If you've ever been there you'll know how tough that is. But I guess I better try and amend my flights to her name with a different departure. More fees, more fun. press #1 if you'd like to wait longer, press #2 if you'd like to moan like a baby, press #3 for a human being with no brain, we really appreciate your call
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Nice to know I make someone smile dude. I'm in tears. I've spent 3 months looking into stuff since my H2B employer 'dumped' me and 70+ of my other homies.
Yeah Canada looks like it's calling me, more research. But for now it's time to just take it on the chin, knuckle down and graft.
You have to love the challenges life presents you. Wouldn't it be boring if it was easy?
Yeah Canada looks like it's calling me, more research. But for now it's time to just take it on the chin, knuckle down and graft.
You have to love the challenges life presents you. Wouldn't it be boring if it was easy?
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Re: B2 Denied applying for ESTA some advice please
Out of interest, how old are you? One advantage that Canada has over the US is that is has a Working Holiday Visa program which would give you a year's open work permit if you are aged 30 or under.
Good luck, maybe see you in the Canada forums as you figure out your Plan B.
Good luck, maybe see you in the Canada forums as you figure out your Plan B.
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To be fair to the OP, it's not exactly common knowledge that ESTA-eligible people are usually denied B-2s, well not common knowledge among non-regulars of the BE USA forums at least. And it's not helped by entities such as the US Embassy mis-information line often telling people "Want to visit for more than 90 days? Sure, just apply for a B-2."
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Re: B2 Denied applying for ESTA some advice please
[QUOTE=christmasoompa;9663376]Out of interest, how old are you? One advantage that Canada has over the US is that is has a Working Holiday Visa program which would give you a year's open work permit if you are aged 30 or under.
Good luck, maybe see you in the Canada forums as you figure out your Plan B.
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I'm 34. I was of the opinion that the Working Holiday Visa was possible for 35 and under. Am I wrong again?
Good luck, maybe see you in the Canada forums as you figure out your Plan B.
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I'm 34. I was of the opinion that the Working Holiday Visa was possible for 35 and under. Am I wrong again?
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Which country (or countries) are you a citizen of?
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Ian-mstm - I honestly had no idea that a visa denial meant that you lose VWP privelages. Guess I found out the hard way, didn't I.
Again on to my next plan.
Thank you all for the sound advice forum users.
I'm recommending this site to any and all of my friends who travel
Ian-mstm - I honestly had no idea that a visa denial meant that you lose VWP privelages. Guess I found out the hard way, didn't I.
Again on to my next plan.
Thank you all for the sound advice forum users.
I'm recommending this site to any and all of my friends who travel
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Re: B2 Denied applying for ESTA some advice please
Good luck to you, with your positive attitude you will find a workable solution to your problem - even if it might be a different solution than the one you initially had in mind!
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I don't have anything to add advise-wise, but just wanted to say that I like your attitude. All too often people who visit here go on the offensive when they do not get the answers they want to hear. You seem to take it all in stride and look for new solutions based on the information you are given, which is refreshing.
Good luck to you, with your positive attitude you will find a workable solution to your problem - even if it might be a different solution than the one you initially had in mind!
Good luck to you, with your positive attitude you will find a workable solution to your problem - even if it might be a different solution than the one you initially had in mind!
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Discoviking thank you. I will get there. Eventually.
As a newbie on here I am in awe of the knowledge many of you may take for granted. But at the end of the day this is quite a specialized area for us mere mortals, how would anyone know that the US Embassy isn't actually there to give help and advice? And as for lying to me... who'd of thought it.
I hope that I'll be back with good news in the future, but guess where I'll come before doing anything?
As a newbie on here I am in awe of the knowledge many of you may take for granted. But at the end of the day this is quite a specialized area for us mere mortals, how would anyone know that the US Embassy isn't actually there to give help and advice? And as for lying to me... who'd of thought it.
I hope that I'll be back with good news in the future, but guess where I'll come before doing anything?