Originally Posted by crg (Post 11170593)

Maybe they'll realize the bar is up when they process the waiver application, but sometimes it's easier to just approve it. You could send a letter to the consulate explaining your travels and ask them to review it. Include proof of departure. An attorney may be able to get some of the file and attempt to correct the record.

The 7 year trip was extremely unlikely to have been "all in order and legal" because you were apparently ordered removed. I'm sure there were applications being sent, but it's very tough to work the system for that long without being out of status. You took two trips before getting nailed, perhaps the family will have the same ESTA issue down the road. I wouldn't risk VWP travel because VWP is not available to people who have been ordered removed so the issue may come up in the future resulting in a very short trip to the US. If you know your alien number or the numbers for the rest of the family you could try the EOIR Hotline at 1-800-898-7180 and see what it says.

Originally Posted by Kaz1234 (Post 11171191)

The 7 year trip did have a case involved but I was only 11 when we left as a family and we had a lawyer dealing with everything.

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 11171236)

I suspect that there's more going on here than you know about. Perhaps your parents can better explain what happened in those years... but don't be surprised to find out that what you think happened wasn't what acutally happened. Even today they may be uncomfortable telling you about something that is difficult, embarrassing, or humiliating for them.

Ian

Originally Posted by Kaz1234 (Post 11171191)

The 7 year trip did have a case involved but I was only 11 when we left as a family and we had a lawyer dealing with everything.

I'm sure your right, but I believe a mistake has been made, regardless it is what it is...

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11171388)

What do you know about your parents occupation(s) and income during the time you were in the US? Did either of them have regular employment (if so, who did they work for?) or were they contractors, or self employed? Did you leave at the US at all during those 7 years?

Originally Posted by crg (Post 11172013)

Work and educational was apparently not normal because you were ordered removed by an immigration judge. Often when someone is ordered removed it's a felony to attempt to come back. Thats not normal. Just because lawyer was involved doesn't mean the person was legally in the US.

The trip probably went somewhat like this:

Entry.... submit an application.....work, put the kids in school without authorization... appeal...appeal...denied...placed into removal proceedings..... skip or lose case/ordered removed.... appeal...appeal....lose appeal... don't show up for removal..stay a little longer..... seven years zip by..depart on your own...barred for 10 years.

Originally Posted by Kaz1234 (Post 11172065)

To be honest I'm not sure of the above process but if what your saying is correct why was a bar placed when I left after my holiday in 2004 and not in 1997. I was allowed in with no issues in 2004 and with the family in 1999. I had no idea a bar was even in place until I wanted to go Las Vegas for my birthday and the counselor emailed me.

But it is what it is...

Week 23 almost competed.

Originally Posted by Leanne12 (Post 11172938)

hi, i got my email today to say send off passport, it took 24 weeks and 2 days. So finally i can start to look forward to my holiday. :)

Originally Posted by ireallywannago (Post 11173340)

Awwww excellent, really happy for you Leanne, On with the planning:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Just a quick question, roughly how was the email worded? Sorry if it sounds a really stupid question.

Mark.

Originally Posted by keyman48 (Post 11173944)

Anyway my question is, has anyone had problems with entering other countries with this visa with waiver annotation in their passport...