tourist visa for usa
next year me and my girlfriend are planning a back packing trip through the states.
we would like to stay there for 12 months, but we know this is not possible. i have heard that you can get a 6 month tourist visa. does any 1 know if this is true? im english and she is australian. could you please try and guide us in the right direction cheers guys |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by wesleyk
(Post 8849346)
next year me and my girlfriend are planning a back packing trip through the states.
we would like to stay there for 12 months, but we know this is not possible. i have heard that you can get a 6 month tourist visa. does any 1 know if this is true? im english and she is australian. could you please try and guide us in the right direction cheers guys I can see you're not new to BE, but are to the USA forum so welcome. :) Have a rummage around in the US Immigration and Visas sub-section. You'll get the same level of advice and expertise in there that you've enjoyed in the Australia one. Recommend having a bit of a read before posting as pretty much all the info you want is already there. Then maybe pop back if you have specific questions. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by wesleyk
(Post 8849346)
next year me and my girlfriend are planning a back packing trip through the states.
we would like to stay there for 12 months, but we know this is not possible. i have heard that you can get a 6 month tourist visa. does any 1 know if this is true? im english and she is australian. could you please try and guide us in the right direction cheers guys In general, it will be difficult to get a B2 visa if you qualify to use the VWP. You would have to show strong ties to your homelands...and if you have enough time off to go backpacking for a year, it seems you don't have a job or home to return to, which are the two biggest indicators of ties to your home. I suggest making two separate trips of less than 90 days each, on the VWP, not back-to-back but spaced out with at least 4 to 6 months in between trips. Rene |
Re: tourist visa for usa
You need to apply for a B2 tourist visa - I did this back in 2001 for an extended trip to the US (we backpacked for 4 months so VWP was no good). It was very easy to get so doubt you'll have problems, although times have changed - my visa was issued just before 9/11.
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Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Rob_999
(Post 8850270)
You need to apply for a B2 tourist visa - I did this back in 2001 for an extended trip to the US (we backpacked for 4 months so VWP was no good). It was very easy to get so doubt you'll have problems, although times have changed - my visa was issued just before 9/11.
Doesn't mean you won't be able to use VWP, but having a denial on your record will subject you to more scrutiny. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Rob_999
(Post 8850270)
It was very easy to get so doubt you'll have problems, although times have changed - my visa was issued just before 9/11.
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Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Duncan Roberts
(Post 8850334)
I guess you haven't read all the "my B-2 visa was denied" threads in the immigration forum.
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Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by wesleyk
(Post 8849346)
next year me and my girlfriend are planning a back packing trip through the states.
we would like to stay there for 12 months, but we know this is not possible. i have heard that you can get a 6 month tourist visa. does any 1 know if this is true? im english and she is australian. could you please try and guide us in the right direction cheers guys Don't you have a visa application going for Australia? You should also look closely at the threads posted here about tourist visa denials so you can understand where I'm coming from, and what your chances start to look like. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
The OP´s chances of getting a US Tourist Visa must surely be regarded as pretty slim indeed, based on the information given here.
The odds weigh heavily in favour of a denied visa application, which may or may not affect the chances of obtaining an ESTA clearance for travel to the US. Some people who have been denied a US visa are also being denied an ESTA clearance, while others are being approved, despite having declared a previously denied US Visa on the ESTA application. There is simply no way to know on beforehand. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Lissbovavd
(Post 8851134)
The OP´s chances of getting a US Tourist Visa must surely be regarded as pretty slim indeed, based on the information given here.
The odds weigh heavily in favour of a denied visa application, which may or may not affect the chances of obtaining an ESTA clearance for travel to the US. Some people who have been denied a US visa are also being denied an ESTA clearance, while others are being approved, despite having declared a previously denied US Visa on the ESTA application. There is simply no way to know on beforehand. Could one apply for the ESTA, and then assuming its approved apply for the Visa. If that was then denied could you travel on the original ESTA or would it be void?, I looked at the update section on the ESTAand it just had flight and hotel details, it did not show the other questions, like have you been declined for a visa etc. You no longer fill in the I94-W so may not be asked that question again. tht |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Australians seem to have an easier time getting a B.
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Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 8851446)
Australians seem to have an easier time getting a B.
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Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by E3only
(Post 8851594)
Really? Any source to this?
And something I think that has to do with the visa's yanks get to go to the US. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 8851600)
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And something I think that has to do with the visa's yanks get to go to the US. |
Re: tourist visa for usa
Originally Posted by E3only
(Post 8851618)
You mean yanks to go to AUS? What visa are you referring to?
Each country has a different treaty, can not remember the details. |
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