ESTA Approved on UK Passport with previous B2 Denial on Indian Passport
 

First B2 application (Indian passport);
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...erHolidayInUSA

B2 application denial;
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...erHolidayInUSA

ESTA approved January 2014
- Group application applied around 10:00 and checked the status around 17:00 and was approved for the full family.
- Mentioned previous denial

Current financial status hasn't changed much except I'm now self employed but still no mortgage and personally have got two kids.

Booked tickets for a couple of weeks holiday in April and POE is going to be Philadelphia International.

I shall update with my experience following the holiday.

I would've updated the original posts but they are now closed so creating a new thread. My intention is to keep the information on this very helpful website for someone in a similar situation.

Re: ESTA Approved on UK Passport with previous B2 Denial on Indian Passport
 

Questions asked at Philly airport around;
- Purpose of visit
- Where were we staying
- Occupation
- How long is the stay
- Anywhere else we were going to stay

No secondary interview.

They took finger prints and photograps.

Re: ESTA Approved on UK Passport with previous B2 Denial on Indian Passport
 

Good to know, EHIU, thanks for the report.

Folks, remember this is a single data point, not a statement of general US policy in similar matters.

Re: ESTA Approved on UK Passport with previous B2 Denial on Indian Passport
 

Thanks for taking the time to return and give an update. Glad your trip worked out alright! :thumbup: