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Sep 17th 2011, 8:16 am

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Probably a stupid question - esta

Hi All

This is probably a stupid question but I want to ask it anyway...

If my wife has an L2 visa in her passport and has never been to the US before does she still need to complete the online ESTA application before she goes into the US?

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Sep 17th 2011, 9:23 am

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Re: Probably a stupid question - esta

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Yes!

Sep 17th 2011, 9:30 am

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Yes!

No!

If she wants to enter under L2 status, no need for ESTA. If she's going on vacation and wants to enter as a Waiver Visitor, then yes she should complete ESTA.

Sep 18th 2011, 12:52 am

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Re: Probably a stupid question - esta

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Yes!

Wrong.

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Sep 18th 2011, 4:15 am

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Re: Probably a stupid question - esta

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Yes!

Why do you think the answer is Yes?

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Sep 18th 2011, 7:57 am

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Why do you think the answer is Yes?

Rene

I was under the impression that ESTA was for all types of non immigirant visa but having looked again I realise I was wrong so sorry!

Sep 18th 2011, 4:04 pm

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I was under the impression that ESTA was for all types of non immigirant visa but having looked again I realise I was wrong so sorry!

Now you get it

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Sep 18th 2011, 4:48 pm

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Now you get it

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Sep 18th 2011, 4:59 pm

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Re: Probably a stupid question - esta

The answer depends upon what status the wife intends to enter the US as. If she is coming as a visitor on the visa waiver program -- she needs an ESTA. If she still qualifies for L-2 status and intends to enter in that status, the answer is no.