ESTA declined
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ESTA declined
I am really hoping someone can help me!
I worked this summer in America on a J1 visa - on a summer camp. Before I went, I didn't really understand the whole ESTA process and applied for an ESTA - obviously it was declined because I answered the question "do you plan on working..." with yes. It became irrelevant anyway because I had a visa.
When I landed at JFK in June I had to go through to secondary customs - that is I got taken into a room at the back. No-one told me why, it just took a little longer to process. I got handed my passport and went off to work! I didn't overstay or anything.
My parents surprised me with a trip back to the States for next week and I suddenly remembered my ESTA - they only booked the flights last week anyway. I tried to apply last night and got declined - obviously this has sent me into turmoil!
My question is who can I contact to sort out my ESTA?? I have trawled through the visa pages on the US embassy site and it seems highly unlikely I would get one processed between now and then (is this correct) - please can someone help me!
I worked this summer in America on a J1 visa - on a summer camp. Before I went, I didn't really understand the whole ESTA process and applied for an ESTA - obviously it was declined because I answered the question "do you plan on working..." with yes. It became irrelevant anyway because I had a visa.
When I landed at JFK in June I had to go through to secondary customs - that is I got taken into a room at the back. No-one told me why, it just took a little longer to process. I got handed my passport and went off to work! I didn't overstay or anything.
My parents surprised me with a trip back to the States for next week and I suddenly remembered my ESTA - they only booked the flights last week anyway. I tried to apply last night and got declined - obviously this has sent me into turmoil!
My question is who can I contact to sort out my ESTA?? I have trawled through the visa pages on the US embassy site and it seems highly unlikely I would get one processed between now and then (is this correct) - please can someone help me!
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My parents surprised me with a trip back to the States for next week and I suddenly remembered my ESTA - they only booked the flights last week anyway. I tried to apply last night and got declined - obviously this has sent me into turmoil!
My question is who can I contact to sort out my ESTA?? I have trawled through the visa pages on the US embassy site and it seems highly unlikely I would get one processed between now and then (is this correct) - please can someone help me!
My question is who can I contact to sort out my ESTA?? I have trawled through the visa pages on the US embassy site and it seems highly unlikely I would get one processed between now and then (is this correct) - please can someone help me!
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Re: ESTA declined
I already did that!!! I didn't get any response.
Is it true you can't get onto a plane in the UK without an ESTA?
I know if I get to America it can be sorted. I am so gutted!
Is it true you can't get onto a plane in the UK without an ESTA?
I know if I get to America it can be sorted. I am so gutted!
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What makes you think your ESTA denial can be sorted out from within the USA?
I believe that is true, you cannot get on the plane without either an approved ESTA, or a visa.
Rene
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Youu cannot then fly .. you will need to aply for a B-2 ...see the US consulate site
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Re: ESTA declined
What do you think my chances are of getting a visa between now and next Wed 26th October?
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Re: ESTA declined
I know that there are emergency appointments available.....is it worth my trying for one of those?
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Or shall I get an emergency appointment for a new passport????? Will a new number make a difference?
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Re: ESTA declined
My advice would be to abandon the idea of traveling to the US in the immediate future are try reapplying for ESTA in 6 to 12 months.
Applying for a B visa and being denied won't help and, while the US embassy might be sympathetic to your reasons for applying for one it isn't at all clear that they would actually issue one. From their perspective you don't "need" a visa because you are eligible to use ESTA - what you need to do is to "fix" the ESTA denial caused by your inadvertently answering the employment question incorrectly - unfortunately that may be difficult.
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Who do I contact to try to get my ESTA revoked???
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You will get a response, you just need to have your time expectation in weeks/months rather than hours/days. Tell your parents to cash in the ticket.
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When I was in practice, I would go to bar liaison meetings and I recall a long ago discussion of expedite procedures and a senior government person stating: "delay an emergency does not make."
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Re: ESTA declined
You can not, basically you have 2 choices:
Apply for a B2 Visitor Visa
and/or
Re apply for ESTA
Some people have had success waiting for 6 months or so and doing the latter, but none I recollect have been in your situation.
Apply for a B2 Visitor Visa
and/or
Re apply for ESTA
Some people have had success waiting for 6 months or so and doing the latter, but none I recollect have been in your situation.