Visa required for the USA?

[SeagullofMalaysia]

It is a posh way of asking whether or not you support Donald Trump.

Tarditude would be a more appropriate word for that

 

[Ernest]

It took me OVER 2 hours to get through USA immigration, anyone would think they DIDN'T want me there

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Most Yanks have no idea where they live, let alone where the UK is
Last time I went to New York was in 2006.
We had a delay at JFK Airport on the way back and spent quite a few hours drinking at the one bar
The Gents Toilet was on the other side of the departure lounge due to building work going on.
This dopey cow (she had a gun ) interrogated my brother in law and I every time we paid a visit to said convenience and on the way back as well.
I said to her after the third time 'don't you recognise us' and she called a ROBOCOP colleague

 

[oddsonlaughter]

True. It's a weirdly worded question as well, about "crimes of moral turpitude." What exactly does this mean?

Its changed now so its

"Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?"

But with no definition of what "serious" is meant to be

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Its changed now so its

"Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?"

But with no definition of what "serious" is meant to be

I see. Do they still have the question about terrorist activities? Wonder how many people get caught by this?

 

[El Presidente]

True. It's a weirdly worded question as well, about "crimes of moral turpitude." What exactly does this mean?

It's a grey area. It's in my uni contract too, and includes things such as shagging students, which is legal but goes beyond my duty of pastoral care.

 

[oddsonlaughter]

I see. Do they still have the question about terrorist activities? Wonder how many people get caught by this?

There are now 8 questions

1) Do you have a physical or mental disorder; or are you a drug abuser or addict; or do you currently have any of the following diseases:
Chancroid
Gonorrhea
Granuloma Inguinale
Leprosy, infectious
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Syphilis, infectious
Active Tuberculosis
2) Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?

3) Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

4) Do you seek to engage in or have you ever engaged in terrorist activities, espionage, sabotage, or genocide?

5) Have you ever committed fraud or misrepresented yourself or others to obtain, or assist others to obtain, a visa or entry into the United States? *

6) Are you currently seeking employment in the United States or were you previously employed in the United States without prior permission from the U.S. government?

7) Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa you applied for with your current or previous passport, or have you ever been refused admission to the United States or withdrawn your application for admission at a U.S. port of entry?
If yes: when and where
8) Have you ever stayed in the United States longer than the admission period granted to you by the U.S. government?

My brother has a small conviction for fraud but he got in last week with no issues

 

[Mr Bridger]

You'll then need a visa. One of the ESTA questions is about criminal records.

Depends on what your crime is and what you disclose

 

[alfredmizen]

As mentioned, ESTA is required but you MUST have one of the new chipped passports. All need to knows here http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/esta-usa-visa

when did that come in ? I went to miami 3 years ago without one.

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

when did that come in ? I went to miami 3 years ago without one.

You probably filled one out on the plane. They changed the rules a couple of years ago, now you have to complete it online before your flight.

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

There are now 8 questions

1) Do you have a physical or mental disorder; or are you a drug abuser or addict; or do you currently have any of the following diseases:
Chancroid
Gonorrhea
Granuloma Inguinale
Leprosy, infectious
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Syphilis, infectious
Active Tuberculosis
2) Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?

3) Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

4) Do you seek to engage in or have you ever engaged in terrorist activities, espionage, sabotage, or genocide?

5) Have you ever committed fraud or misrepresented yourself or others to obtain, or assist others to obtain, a visa or entry into the United States? *

6) Are you currently seeking employment in the United States or were you previously employed in the United States without prior permission from the U.S. government?

7) Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa you applied for with your current or previous passport, or have you ever been refused admission to the United States or withdrawn your application for admission at a U.S. port of entry?
If yes: when and where
8) Have you ever stayed in the United States longer than the admission period granted to you by the U.S. government?

My brother has a small conviction for fraud but he got in last week with no issues

Funny that there's no question about which bathroom you are planning on using when visiting the US.

 

[Murray 17]

It took me OVER 2 hours to get through USA immigration, anyone would think they DIDN'T want me there

Was just going to mention how friendly and welcoming US Customs are. They'll do anything to make sure you're not delayed any longer than is necessary!!

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

 

[Beach Hut]

You now need an ESTA type document to enter Canada

 

[Stat Brother]

It's a good idea to have a little joke with the customs officer, lighten the mood.

 

[Dave the OAP]

ESTA.

Doesn't matter if you tell them it's business, just make sure you get the address correct...mine showed a zip code that for some reason didn't exist...even though it's our Denver office!

Totally agree about a chipped passport! Took only 15 minutes through Miami immigration using the new passport machines...took 2 1/2 hours to get through Houston 4 months ago queueing up!

 

[sparkie]

There are now 8 questions

....

My brother has a small conviction for fraud but he got in last week with no issues

Got in by being honest about it and they didn't care, or got in by lying on the form and they didn't check ?

 

[the slow norris]

Funny that there's no question about which bathroom you are planning on using when visiting the US.

Scenario is that me and me and my family are off to the states for 3 months in June. When I applied for the esta for my 6 yr old daughter, I scrolled to "no" for the question "have you ever out stayed your welcome in the USA?" However, the mouse had different ideas and logged a "yes". So at present, me, my wife, my 4 yr old son can all go to the states, however my 6 yr old can't! I've got a question logged with the border and customs police, however i reckon its gonna be a trip to the embassy with my daughter to sort this out. Sigh

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

Scenario is that me and me and my family are off to the states for 3 months in June. When I applied for the esta for my 6 yr old daughter, I scrolled to "no" for the question "have you ever out stayed your welcome in the USA?" However, the mouse had different ideas and logged a "yes". So at present, me, my wife, my 4 yr old son can all go to the states, however my 6 yr old can't! I've got a question logged with the border and customs police, however i reckon its gonna be a trip to the embassy with my daughter to sort this out. Sigh

I hope common sense prevails and you have a AWESOME vacation sorry holiday.

 

[alfredmizen]

You probably filled one out on the plane. They changed the rules a couple of years ago, now you have to complete it online before your flight.

i was asking about the chipped passport , i went to miami on a non chipped one 3 years ago but still needed an esta.

 

[severnside gull]

It took me OVER 2 hours to get through USA immigration, anyone would think they DIDN'T want me there

I was amazed to clear immigration in under 15 minutes this week. Being quick off the plane (and ignoring the passport scanners that never work) helps but given recent events in Paris & Brussels I expected heightened security.
It'll certainly take longer getting back into UK.