Kristalik

Hi there, just got my British Citizenship and planning to go to USA under VWP. But the problem is I ve been denided a visa twice in London with my Ukrainian passport ,5 and 2 years ago, as a potential immigrant- because all my family lives in USA.

Should i still apply for ESTA?? should i say that i was denied a visa??? Maybe i should try to cross a boarder via Mexico, and avoid ESTA?

Thanks

NatashaB

Apply for ESTA and see what that brings back - you can then look at visas if needed if the ESTA is denied. You do need to declare the 2 previous denials on the application. I don't think trying to cross the border illegally is a smart option.

meauxna

What an extremely stupid idea.
If you are inadmissible, you are inadmissible.

Complete your ESTA application, roll the dice, and see what happens.

fatbrit

It's a bit hot at the moment. Bring plenty of water.

Kristalik

As far as I know if you are not crossing a border by air or sea you don't need an ESTA!its not illigal...

Kristalik

I know, Have been there before))) But Thanks))))))))))

Zoe Bell

No but you will need to fill in the green I94W - which suprisingly enough asks very similar questions to the ESTA.

meauxna

If you cross by land border, you still need an I-94W.
One of the questions is "Have you ever been denied a US visa?". You will have to answer 'yes' to that and explain it to the border agent.

I would much rather be refused from the comfort of my own home than in a sweltering border office. Northern Mexico isn't the place for the inexperienced to be wandering around right now.

Kristalik

You are right, i know, but at least you can stay in mexico, cos if you flight directly to USA they just send you back and you loose ticket etc. i ve been told ESTA is not Guaranteed they will let you pass(

Kristalik

Zoe Bell

No one , under any circumstnaces , who is not a US citizen , is "guaranteed" admission to the US

md95065

You are correct that having an approved ESTA does not in any way guarantee that you will be admitted to the US, but neither does showing up at the US border and filling out an I-94W form.

Kristalik

Ok, i will try ESTA, and c how it goes.. Thanks

meauxna

Let us know.. we are trying to keep track of who gets ESTA after visa denial & who does not. Some people have no problem when they gain citizenship in a VWP country, like you have.

Kristalik

But how they Check it??? If you dont provide any information about you nationality change????