I moved to the US when I was 5 and moved back to my home country at the age of 13. Its been 13 years since then. I want to travel to the US for a short holiday and was wondering if I would get denied the ESTA for the Visa Waiver. Specially since I have to answer "yes" to the "8) Have you ever stayed in the United States longer than the admission period granted to you by the U.S. government?" question. I know that overstaying as a minor doesn't really count for ban purposes, but I'm not sure what will happen when I apply.  Any insights? Thanks :)
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I can't seem to find a story related to mine so here it is.  I am 25 and a German citizen. In 1998 when I was 7 years old my family moved to the states and we stayed until early 2002 and left voluntarily. Basically we overstayed. I am aware that my parents had the ten year ban and since I was a minor at the time of our overstay I did not receive such ban.  Ever since 2002 I have not attempted to go back to the USA for any reason. However now that I am older I would like to go back for vacation and stay for a short period of time (one month) during my christmas break.  I've lived in Germany since leaving, have a great job, enough money in the bank account. My whole life is here and I have no intention on moving anywhere else.  After reading a bunch of stories online I have decided to apply for a B2 visa to be on the safe side but I was curious about the ESTA approval. For the last question. 8) Have you ever stayed in the United States longer than the admission period granted to you by the U.S. government?   I should put yes but is it a no if I stayed when I was a minor? And what are my chances on getting the B2 Visa?
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I was convicted of a felony in the US, and my conviction will not be considered "spent" as of the period in which I intend to travel to the UK. I understand if I were to apply for a standard visa I would be summarily denied. However, if I were to simply go there, would I be denied entry on arrival if I were not to volunteer this fact?  Basically, the question is, could I sneak one by them? One being, namely, myself. I have to use up some frequent flyer miles, and I'd decided on going to the UK before this matter of actually being able to go there came to mind. I've no doubt I'll be able to stay out of trouble while in the country, were I given the opportunity.  It would be nice to know if someone in a similar situation had a result, whether it be positive or negative, in that regard. Lacking that, I would gladly hear any wisdom from knowledgeable but less involved parties.  Edit for clarification: I was imprisoned for 3.5 years for a violent offense. There are no restrictions on my passport. I'm primarily concerned with whether or not there are communications between the relevant agencies in the US and the UK as there are between those in the US and Canada and, recently, the US and Mexico, regarding the movement of convicted criminals between these countries, as the answer would save me certain deportation if that were the case.
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I would like to know, whoever has travelled to the USA using the south african travel document  how did they do it?   What is the process and how will I go about it ?  Please respond . I am afraid of being rejected because they might think I am going there to stay because my document says refugee.
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I am a 21 year old from Canada applying for a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa.  This is my travel history in the UK:  1: October 20th 2017 - Mid January 2018  2: Approx January 29th 2018 - January 31st 2018 (was in UK for around 2-3 days just catching a flight from London to Norway  3: March 15th - April 31st 2018  On my application it asks for my two most recent trips to the UK. I can ONLY list two maximum. I cannot list all three.  Should I not include my transit trip as it was so minor?   Basically should I list my March and January trips?  Or should I list my March and October trips?  I don't want to seem like I'm hiding my October history. But I want to do what's best.  Thank you!
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Last year I visited the USA the first time as a student.  Hence I filled in no previous employer and that I was a student.   Since then I graduated and got a job. My ESTA is still valid for my next trip, so I am wondering whether I can still use it?  Or should I get a new one to reflect that I am no longer a student?
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I'm currently residing in a country other than my own, and am planning a business trip to the USA for a week. Being a Bulgarian citizen, I do not qualify for the ESTA visa waiver program, unlike other EU countries.  The US embassy in Sofia lists a  which they inexplicably describe as "really quite easy". Unfortunately, some of the steps involved would be a major inconvenience for me, as I'm not residing in the country currently, particularly the interview and the visa/passport delivery.  I was hoping it could be possible to apply for a visa from the country of current residence rather than my own, but I wasn't able to find any information on the US embassy's webpages concerning this.
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I'm French and will travel the 14th of June to the US. My ESTA expires the 14th of  June 2013 and I'm wondering if my ESTA will be valid when I'll land in the US on the 14th of June 2013.  Does someone know anything about that?
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I am an Australian citizen, currently studying in Canada.   I entered the United States In July 22nd for 3 days, where I stayed in Seattle before leaving to return to Vancouver. I then again entered the states on 11th of October and returned on the 18th of October.  On October 19th my original and first Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), expired. I was under the impression that if I was to travel into the United States again I would have to apply for another ESTA and start the 90 days again, which I was planning on around December the 10th. In addition to this I am flying into Los Angeles on the 17th of December 2014 (where I plan to travel around the USA until flying out of Los Angeles again on 18th of January back to Australia).  However, after speaking to friends and looking at the website I have become confused on what my next course of action should be.  I am told that I cannot apply for another ESTA and be granted another 90 days visit into the USA, whilst I am in Canada and thus not be able to take any of my flights.  What would be the most appropriate action so that I can take my flights leaving North America and also travel the United States?
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(NOT a duplicate of )  Earlier last year, I went to the US for a business trip. In preparation for it, even though I applied for a B1/B2 visa, I was granted a (seemingly rare) straight B1 visa.  That visa was granted for 3 years and is going to be valid for a long time. Right now, however, I'm looking to make another trip to the US, this time to visit a friend (so, no business intentions). Does this mean I have to explicitly apply for another, B2, visa all over again? Or, if I do travel with my current B1, I can avoid the problem somehow?
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According to law, what are the consequences of a US citizen overstaying a Schengen visa?  In practice, how likely is one to be penalized for overstaying by a day, 10 days, and a month?  Are there countries that are more likely to enforce the rules on departure?
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In April 2015, I traveled from Brussels to New York (tourism) after successfully applying for ESTA. Today, my ESTA is still valid (I checked via the official website). On 22 February 2016 I will be traveling from Amsterdam to Cancún, with a transit in Houston. When I applied last year, I was staying in New York, so I answered the question Is your travel to the US occurring in transit to another country? with a "no". For my trip to Cancún, however, this question should be answered with a "yes", since I will not be staying in the US for more than two hours during my transit in Houston.  Is there some way I can change the answer to the question Is your travel to the US occurring in transit to another country? from "no" to "yes"?    Or, do I have to apply for a new ESTA?    I ask this because the ESTA FAQ specifically mentions you should answer "yes" if you're in transit - the point is that I cannot change the answer to this question. The only thing I can do is change the NY address I stayed last year into "In Transit", but I'm not sure whether that's sufficient.  My doubts only grow by reading the explanation from the official  (see bold text):     Each approved ESTA application generally is valid for two years or until the applicant’s passport expires, whichever comes first. A new travel authorization is required if: (1) the traveler is issued a new passport; (2) the traveler changes his or her name; (3) the traveler changes his or her gender; (4) the traveler’s country of citizenship changes; or (5) the circumstances underlying the traveler’s previous responses to any of the ESTA application questions requiring a “yes” or “no” response have changed. The associated fee will be charged for each new application submitted.   I don't mind that much about the $14, but if it's not really necessary, I prefer to leave all the hassle aside.
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I went to the US for 90 days on an ESTA in August to November. Then back to my home country for 1 month and then back again mid December until mid February and now I am going back again after 10 days for another 90 days. Now I can see that some people refer to 180 day rule in a year. My stay will be 240 days in one year with short gaps between coming back. Is the 180 day rule accurate? Some people write that you can do unlimited trips to The US as long as you don't stay more than 90 days. Is that correct? My reason for going there the first time was to visit and travel with an American friend.  After my first visit (she is my girlfriend) moved with me to my home country but has ended up in a custody battle in the US so she needed to return urgently so I returned only to be with her and support her, not to be a tourist.  Then after my second visit I needed to go back to my sick Dad and to rent out my apartment since we left in a rush to go back to the US.  Now, my third visit is to continue to be with my girlfriend and support her in her difficult situation.   My question is, if I do end up in trouble should I tell them this whole story? Or should I just say I am visiting a friend for a third time because I want to see more of the country and I have some more time off before I go back to my job.  I have proof of money in my bank account and I stay and eat with her for free Documented proof that I have a job to return to in my home country My return ticket printed and an address to stay at in the US and I have proof I have an apartment in my home country
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I'm a British citizen traveling to the USA next month with an ESTA to see my fiancee. I'm traveling there to plan our wedding, talk about a location to get married, and probably finalise a date and a booking with my fiancee (US citizen). This is the primary reason for my trip to the USA. Am I allowed to do this as a tourist? I would like to know for when the CBP officer asks me if this thing is allowed.  Am I allowed to enter the USA, on a separate trip (probably later this year), for the sole purpose of marrying my fiancee, provided I can persuade the CBP officer I intend to leave at the end of my trip? My fiancee and I are moving to the UK next year.
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I was issued a 10-year ban by the UK 4 years ago. Unfortunately, I answered no to the question of 'Have you been refused a UK visa before?' . It was a genuine error on my part when I was filling out the online visa form as I have gotten several UK visas even after refusals before.   Is there any likelihood of getting a UK visitor visa if I reapply? Or what can I do to overturn the ban? Can the UK ban affect my getting an Irish tourist visa in any way?
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I'm a US permanent resident (30+ years) and applied for a UK visitor visa. There was a question concerning whether I had ever been "convicted" of a crime. I plead guilty to a crime in 1997 (white collar) and adjudication was withheld so I answered "no". My visa was denied because I answered NO and they saw my record when they ran my prints (I traveled without a problem to the UK in 2000).    Should I reapply and explain, or wait a while, or forget about it because they'll never approve it?
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I'm a 24 year-old Australian traveller. I just spent a full 6 months in the US, mostly around LA. I stayed the full length of my allowed stay on a B2 tourist visa. I'd never ever been the States before!  I'm now back in Australia and wondering if I should wait another 6 months before coming to the US. I understand that is the general suggested guideline and that there are no real rules. I met a girl I really like there and would love to see her again. I'm not sure if anyone has any experience telling that to immigration on their next arrival.
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I am a US citizen and have recently visted the UK  with simply a passport which allowed me to vist for 6months I have heard rumors that I am obligated to stay in the US for a Equal amount of time that I have visited the UK before I am able to return, but I am struggling tour no any proof of this obligation .. Am I missing somthing or is it simply not true