Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

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Apr 26th 2009, 10:21 pm

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Manc

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Re: Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

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Originally Posted by paul1963

Craig said try after 3 years last week, Im not splitting hairs but surely trying again and being given acceptance in 3 or 5 years whatever, just makes a mockery of the CIMT law anyway.

you need to read what is written not read what you think you see.

I said try again when you can show 5 years good moral character.

if that's 3 years from now then so be it.

but 5 years from 2007.

Apr 26th 2009, 10:30 pm

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paul1963

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Re: Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

Sorry manc, you are quite right, sometimes when you want good news you skip through the thread looking for it then read it properly a short while after.

Apr 26th 2009, 10:42 pm

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Re: Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

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Originally Posted by Manc

you need to read what is written not read what you think you see.

I said try again when you can show 5 years good moral character.

if that's 3 years from now then so be it.

but 5 years from 2007.

I suggested that he count 3 years from the time he finished with parole/probation etc. The 5 years of good moral character for naturalization is a different animal.

Apr 26th 2009, 10:48 pm

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Re: Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

What is the difference then crg?

Apr 26th 2009, 11:34 pm

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Re: Have I shot myself in the foot over my ESTA application

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What is the difference then crg?

2 years.

From what I've been told the minimum is 3 years from the time the person serves their sentence if any and has been free of restrictions like parole, probation etc.