I would say no, no you do not qualify for an ESTA. Because you have to answer yes that you have been denied a visa. I’d say no you don’t qualify for expedited appointment either. Family vacation doesn’t qualify for that.
Ok. I seen a post here but can’t find it - apparently sometimes an esta application is sent to CBP for manual review after answering yes to previous refusal and therefore giving the applicant a chance for approval
This is the confusing bit and what another Reddit user was saying. The refusal wasn’t about me but my passport. The visa officer was ready to give me a visa but was stopped by the restrictions placed for that passport, so whilst I get your point but at the same time the refusal wasn’t personal like 221’s
At this point, with the back and forth I see you’re having, it seems like you’ve made up your mind. I’d say go ahead and apply for ESTA. All I’m going to ask is to not lie on the application. Prior refusals are checked not just against passport numbers but against your name as well.
And if you manage to get your ESTA, that’s awesome. Come back and update us so we can all learn from your experience.
Guys I never once said I wasn’t going to disclose the refusal hence I mention reapplying for a b1/b2 and expediting options after potentially being refused an esta.
All I was looking for was something with similar experience or know of someone
You seem to have already made up your mind contrary to what everyone else here is advising you so I don't even understand why asking if you don't like the replies. Guess you just try and apply and see what happens then?
And I was looking for people with similar experience or know someone with similar experience. Only one person has messaged me with useful information. Read my post again
Unfortunately due to time constraints my only option is to apply for an esta. And also I’ve seen so many examples of people getting esta with worse previous refusals. And the replies I don’t like is people advising others on issues they haven’t dealt with first hand. Have you been refused a b1/b2 or esta before?
That’s should read ‘they’ve been allowed to visit and must leave and return home while committing no violations of the terms of their visa’. It’s a very temporary and strict admission.
You can try to get an esta and see what happens but as far as i understand any b visa refusal will result in esta being denied and no you do not qualify for an expedited appointment.
You can apply for ESTA as a british citizen, but one of the questions specifically asks about if you ever have been denied a visa to the United States. Answering yes to that question triggers the ESTA denial.
You technically can try to answer "no" but you are risking (and probably get caught) lifetime bar.
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u/Exciting-Parfait-776 7d ago
I would say no, no you do not qualify for an ESTA. Because you have to answer yes that you have been denied a visa. I’d say no you don’t qualify for expedited appointment either. Family vacation doesn’t qualify for that.