bostonbound

Hi guys

I just wondered if you could help. I've finally convinced my parents to come out and visit us in October, it took a lot of persuading as they've never been on a plane before!

So I filled out the Esta form for them (they're both computer illiterate too ) and I did my mum first and it was authorized immediately but when I did my dad's it said authorization pending??????

I answered all the same information as my mum's form and ticked no for everything so why would this be?

It just says to check back within 72 hours....

Thanks in advance.

nettlebed

Because they are two different individuals, with different histories. I assume that when you say you entered "all the same information" you used different names/DoBs/passport details, etc.
You have three guesses to figure out what you should do (and the first two don't count...)

bostonbound

You will be pleased to know that I just checked back and it has already been authorized

I am just so nervous for them, I want everything to run as smoothly as possible!

bostonbound

Oooh, and I need to learn how to use the 'quote' button while I'm at it!

nettlebed

Cool. Glad to hear that.