hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Aug 31st 2010, 8:11 pm
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hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Anyone got any info on this? ... I have a link, but its not 'free'.
Aug 31st 2010, 8:16 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Aug 31st 2010, 8:18 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Well then you have to ask your partner to explain why she gave you a link that makes you pay for the ESTA.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683554
Aug 31st 2010, 8:34 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Im not Moving toCorpus Christi until February.. when is the best time to apply for a visa??
Thanks for replying everyone!
Thanks for replying everyone!
Aug 31st 2010, 8:42 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
You're not 'moving' anywhere if you go on the Visa Waiver Program (which, as the name implies, isn't a visa) - you can only stay for up to 90 days in the US. Best to leave a few days short of the 90 days just in case of any delays getting back to the UK.
Whatever you do, don't overstay the time allowed under the VWP unless you fancy being banned from the US.
And best to apply for ESTA before mid September, as I believe a fee is going to be introduced sometime around then.
Whatever you do, don't overstay the time allowed under the VWP unless you fancy being banned from the US.
And best to apply for ESTA before mid September, as I believe a fee is going to be introduced sometime around then.
Aug 31st 2010, 8:43 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
You're not 'moving' anywhere if you go on the Visa Waiver Program (which, as the name implies, isn't a visa) - you can only stay for up to 90 days in the US. Best to leave a few days short of the 90 days just in case of any delays getting back to the UK.
Whatever you do, don't overstay the time allowed under the VWP unless you fancy being banned from the US.
And best to apply for ESTA before mid September, as I believe a fee is going to be introduced sometime around then.
Whatever you do, don't overstay the time allowed under the VWP unless you fancy being banned from the US.
And best to apply for ESTA before mid September, as I believe a fee is going to be introduced sometime around then.
Aug 31st 2010, 8:47 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683554
Here you say you intend to come over on the VWP and then find a way of staying.
Here you say you intend to come over on the VWP and then find a way of staying.
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Aug 31st 2010, 9:22 pm
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http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=683554
Here you say you intend to come over on the VWP and then find a way of staying.
Here you say you intend to come over on the VWP and then find a way of staying.
It is illegal to come to the USA as a visitor with the intent to remain and adjust status to permanent resident. I wouldn't do that if I were you.
If you're looking for the appropriate visa to MOVE to the USA permanently, we'll need to know more. We can't tell you when the best time to apply for a visa is, without knowing which visa you qualify for!
If your intent is to come and marry your girlfriend and then stay in the USA after marriage, you'll need to research the K-1 fiance visa. We have a Wiki Guide here on that topic.
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Aug 31st 2010, 10:05 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
A 14 USD fee for applying for the ESTA will be in effect as from September
8th 2010. Up till that date an ESTA application can be made free of charge and, if approved, will be valid for two years from the date of approval.
ESTA is required for you to board an aircraft bound for the USA, but it´s still up to the CBP agents at the Port of Entry to decide whether to admit you or not.
8th 2010. Up till that date an ESTA application can be made free of charge and, if approved, will be valid for two years from the date of approval.
ESTA is required for you to board an aircraft bound for the USA, but it´s still up to the CBP agents at the Port of Entry to decide whether to admit you or not.
Aug 31st 2010, 10:11 pm
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Born and Bred,
It is illegal to come to the USA as a visitor with the intent to remain and adjust status to permanent resident. I wouldn't do that if I were you.
If you're looking for the appropriate visa to MOVE to the USA permanently, we'll need to know more. We can't tell you when the best time to apply for a visa is, without knowing which visa you qualify for!
If your intent is to come and marry your girlfriend and then stay in the USA after marriage, you'll need to research the K-1 fiance visa. We have a Wiki Guide here on that topic.
Rene
It is illegal to come to the USA as a visitor with the intent to remain and adjust status to permanent resident. I wouldn't do that if I were you.
If you're looking for the appropriate visa to MOVE to the USA permanently, we'll need to know more. We can't tell you when the best time to apply for a visa is, without knowing which visa you qualify for!
If your intent is to come and marry your girlfriend and then stay in the USA after marriage, you'll need to research the K-1 fiance visa. We have a Wiki Guide here on that topic.
Rene
Sep 1st 2010, 10:54 am
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Re: hey! my gurl say that a ESTA tourist visa to usa is free
Firstly.. I am not a Lesbien! Secondly.. It does state in the thread by the moderator not to be rude or abusive to peoples questions.. so calling me daft or stupid is not appreciated. 
Thanks for your help.. No i dont intend to 'Illegally' stay, I was asking that once im over there on my Tourist visa, Would it be possible to then apply for my stay whilst over there.
Thanks for your help.. No i dont intend to 'Illegally' stay, I was asking that once im over there on my Tourist visa, Would it be possible to then apply for my stay whilst over there.
Sep 1st 2010, 11:00 am
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DUH.. I just read the rest of the threads.. ok, I cant come as a visitor then intend to get a permanent stay.. i get it now.
I gotta wait for my mans divorce to go through before i even consider coming over on a fiance or marriage visa. So thats not an option for me right now.
I gotta wait for my mans divorce to go through before i even consider coming over on a fiance or marriage visa. So thats not an option for me right now.