US ESTA Question confusion
I had applied for US visit visa back in 2011 from the UK but it was refused as I didn't have strong ties.
Last year I applied again for business purpose and was approved the visa in less than 15 minutes.
I have valid B1/B2 visa for 5 years in my other passport
I didn't travel as circumstanses changed.
Now I have acquired UK citizenship and hold UK passport. I am plannin to visit US for tourism purpose. As a british citizen I can apply for ESTA but I am confused what should I put in the question here
Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa or entry into the U.S. or had a
U.S. visa canceled?
Should I yes ? If I mention yes will it automatically reject my ESTA.
Any help will be apreciated.
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I had applied for US visit visa back in 2011 from the UK but it was refused as I didn't have strong ties.
Last year I applied again for business purpose and was approved the visa in less than 15 minutes.
I have valid B1/B2 visa for 5 years in my other passport
I didn't travel as circumstanses changed.
Now I have acquired UK citizenship and hold UK passport. I am plannin to visit US for tourism purpose. As a british citizen I can apply for ESTA but I am confused what should I put in the question here
Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa or entry into the U.S. or had a
U.S. visa canceled?
Should I yes ? If I mention yes will it automatically reject my ESTA.
Any help will be apreciated.
visas usa esta
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Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago
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I had applied for US visit visa back in 2011 from the UK but it was refused as I didn't have strong ties.
Last year I applied again for business purpose and was approved the visa in less than 15 minutes.
I have valid B1/B2 visa for 5 years in my other passport
I didn't travel as circumstanses changed.
Now I have acquired UK citizenship and hold UK passport. I am plannin to visit US for tourism purpose. As a british citizen I can apply for ESTA but I am confused what should I put in the question here
Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa or entry into the U.S. or had a
U.S. visa canceled?
Should I yes ? If I mention yes will it automatically reject my ESTA.
Any help will be apreciated.
visas usa esta
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I had applied for US visit visa back in 2011 from the UK but it was refused as I didn't have strong ties.
Last year I applied again for business purpose and was approved the visa in less than 15 minutes.
I have valid B1/B2 visa for 5 years in my other passport
I didn't travel as circumstanses changed.
Now I have acquired UK citizenship and hold UK passport. I am plannin to visit US for tourism purpose. As a british citizen I can apply for ESTA but I am confused what should I put in the question here
Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa or entry into the U.S. or had a
U.S. visa canceled?
Should I yes ? If I mention yes will it automatically reject my ESTA.
Any help will be apreciated.
visas usa esta
visas usa esta
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Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago
add a comment |
Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago
Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago
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You should answer yes. All the questions are about you, not your passport or nationality, so becoming a UK citizen does not change the fact that you were previously denied a visa.
Your best option is to apply for a B-2 visa. It's an expensive hassle, but based on what you've told us it's highly likely to get approved, and it's much better than getting busted for lying on the ESTA application form.
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
add a comment |
Presuming you still maintain your previous citizenship (in addition to your UK citizenship) AND you still have that passport and it's still valid, then you can travel on that passport/visa. There is no need to apply for a new ESTA or visa, and doing so will only put your current visa status at risk.
When your current visa expires, then if/when you subsequently need to travel to the US, then your best option will be to apply for an ESTA on your UK passport. When you do this, you should answer "yes" to the question about having been denied a visa previously, as YOU have been, and that's what matters (it's not related to your citizenship/etc).
When you do this your ESTA may be approved or it may be rejected. If it's approved, you're good to go. If it's not, then you will need to obtain another visa at that time.
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You should answer yes. All the questions are about you, not your passport or nationality, so becoming a UK citizen does not change the fact that you were previously denied a visa.
Your best option is to apply for a B-2 visa. It's an expensive hassle, but based on what you've told us it's highly likely to get approved, and it's much better than getting busted for lying on the ESTA application form.
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
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But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
add a comment |
You should answer yes. All the questions are about you, not your passport or nationality, so becoming a UK citizen does not change the fact that you were previously denied a visa.
Your best option is to apply for a B-2 visa. It's an expensive hassle, but based on what you've told us it's highly likely to get approved, and it's much better than getting busted for lying on the ESTA application form.
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
add a comment |
You should answer yes. All the questions are about you, not your passport or nationality, so becoming a UK citizen does not change the fact that you were previously denied a visa.
Your best option is to apply for a B-2 visa. It's an expensive hassle, but based on what you've told us it's highly likely to get approved, and it's much better than getting busted for lying on the ESTA application form.
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
You should answer yes. All the questions are about you, not your passport or nationality, so becoming a UK citizen does not change the fact that you were previously denied a visa.
Your best option is to apply for a B-2 visa. It's an expensive hassle, but based on what you've told us it's highly likely to get approved, and it's much better than getting busted for lying on the ESTA application form.
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
answered 2 hours ago
jpatokaljpatokal
116k18361519
116k18361519
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
add a comment |
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my other passport which is valid for 5 years. Should I use that to travel? If I decide to apply for ESTA and its rejected will it void my current visa in my other passport too? – Makky 28 mins ago
– Makky
1 hour ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
NO! Why would you recommend applying for a new visa? that makes zero sense
– Doc
54 mins ago
add a comment |
Presuming you still maintain your previous citizenship (in addition to your UK citizenship) AND you still have that passport and it's still valid, then you can travel on that passport/visa. There is no need to apply for a new ESTA or visa, and doing so will only put your current visa status at risk.
When your current visa expires, then if/when you subsequently need to travel to the US, then your best option will be to apply for an ESTA on your UK passport. When you do this, you should answer "yes" to the question about having been denied a visa previously, as YOU have been, and that's what matters (it's not related to your citizenship/etc).
When you do this your ESTA may be approved or it may be rejected. If it's approved, you're good to go. If it's not, then you will need to obtain another visa at that time.
answered 50 mins ago
DocDoc
73.7k4173274
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Presuming you still maintain your previous citizenship (in addition to your UK citizenship) AND you still have that passport and it's still valid, then you can travel on that passport/visa. There is no need to apply for a new ESTA or visa, and doing so will only put your current visa status at risk.
When your current visa expires, then if/when you subsequently need to travel to the US, then your best option will be to apply for an ESTA on your UK passport. When you do this, you should answer "yes" to the question about having been denied a visa previously, as YOU have been, and that's what matters (it's not related to your citizenship/etc).
When you do this your ESTA may be approved or it may be rejected. If it's approved, you're good to go. If it's not, then you will need to obtain another visa at that time.
answered 50 mins ago
DocDoc
73.7k4173274
add a comment |
Presuming you still maintain your previous citizenship (in addition to your UK citizenship) AND you still have that passport and it's still valid, then you can travel on that passport/visa. There is no need to apply for a new ESTA or visa, and doing so will only put your current visa status at risk.
When your current visa expires, then if/when you subsequently need to travel to the US, then your best option will be to apply for an ESTA on your UK passport. When you do this, you should answer "yes" to the question about having been denied a visa previously, as YOU have been, and that's what matters (it's not related to your citizenship/etc).
When you do this your ESTA may be approved or it may be rejected. If it's approved, you're good to go. If it's not, then you will need to obtain another visa at that time.
answered 50 mins ago
DocDoc
73.7k4173274
Presuming you still maintain your previous citizenship (in addition to your UK citizenship) AND you still have that passport and it's still valid, then you can travel on that passport/visa. There is no need to apply for a new ESTA or visa, and doing so will only put your current visa status at risk.
When your current visa expires, then if/when you subsequently need to travel to the US, then your best option will be to apply for an ESTA on your UK passport. When you do this, you should answer "yes" to the question about having been denied a visa previously, as YOU have been, and that's what matters (it's not related to your citizenship/etc).
When you do this your ESTA may be approved or it may be rejected. If it's approved, you're good to go. If it's not, then you will need to obtain another visa at that time.
answered 50 mins ago
DocDoc
73.7k4173274
answered 50 mins ago
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Do you still hold the citizenship from your previous passport (the one with the visas in it?)
– Doc
55 mins ago
Yes I do have that
– Makky
1 min ago