My partner had to apply for a tourist VISA travelling from UK to USA in 2000 as he had a recent charge for a public order offence (non-custodial). Paperwork was sent off and VISA granted without problem
Have just checked and the offence is now over 10 years old and does not appear on the list of crimes which require a VISA but I am worried that if we went through the ESTA process and it comes back on the system that he previously held a VISA we would be refused entry
Is he better obtaining all the paperwork from the court and arranging to have a VISA issued or does approval of an ESTA guarantee entrance to the US
Does anyone know the full details of the documentation required at the appointment and how soon the VISA would be approved
Many thanks
Andrea
Have just checked and the offence is now over 10 years old and does not appear on the list of crimes which require a VISA but I am worried that if we went through the ESTA process and it comes back on the system that he previously held a VISA we would be refused entry
Is he better obtaining all the paperwork from the court and arranging to have a VISA issued or does approval of an ESTA guarantee entrance to the US
Does anyone know the full details of the documentation required at the appointment and how soon the VISA would be approved
Many thanks
Andrea
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