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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistani 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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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.
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
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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.
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
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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.
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
– Makky
28 mins 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.
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.
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But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
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But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
– Makky
28 mins ago
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
– Makky
28 mins ago
But I already have B1/B2 Visa in my Pakistan 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 pakistan passport too?
– Makky
28 mins ago
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