Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
Nov 30th 2009, 7:39 pm
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Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
I am currently working in WI.
Our company has applied for a L1-B visa for a French colleague. His application has been processed and we received a RFE (Request for Evidence) two weeks ago.
This is not surprising and something that can be handled.
I have two questions:
i) We are considering not responding. We are concerned that if it is declined, then he will no longer be eligible for the VWP. Is this a valid concern?
ii) When will he be able to re-enter the US using the VWP programme? His he able to do it this month?
Thank you!
George
Our company has applied for a L1-B visa for a French colleague. His application has been processed and we received a RFE (Request for Evidence) two weeks ago.
This is not surprising and something that can be handled.
I have two questions:
i) We are considering not responding. We are concerned that if it is declined, then he will no longer be eligible for the VWP. Is this a valid concern?
ii) When will he be able to re-enter the US using the VWP programme? His he able to do it this month?
Thank you!
George
Nov 30th 2009, 10:51 pm
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Re: Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
What is he supposed to be doing on the VWP?
Nov 30th 2009, 11:58 pm
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Re: Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
Good question.
He would be attending a number of workshops at one of our US customers. We are being employed by the client to deliver a global IT project. Currently the team is located in Europe and the US.
He would be here 'on business', not 'tourism' or 'working'.
George
He would be attending a number of workshops at one of our US customers. We are being employed by the client to deliver a global IT project. Currently the team is located in Europe and the US.
He would be here 'on business', not 'tourism' or 'working'.
George
Dec 1st 2009, 12:14 am
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Re: Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
Sounds like work to me.
Dec 1st 2009, 1:23 am
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Re: Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
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Dec 1st 2009, 2:10 am
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Re: Travelling during RFE on teh Visa Waiver Programme
No, it's not a valid concern. Why? Because the visa has already been applied for and is being processed. If you don't respond, it'll be denied for lack of follow up. If you do repsond and it's denied... well, it amounts to the same thing. Result = nothing to lose by responding.
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Has the applicant been denied a visa or the employee?
I think it is the former which may be significant for ESTA.
I think it would be reasonable to expect additional questioning, assuming ESTA is still OK.
