Comments on: What's the Deal With ESTA? Visa Waiver Travelers, Listen Up

By: Leenie

Leenie — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:23 +0000

Hey there, I’m an Australian who is currently in America on an ESTA. I’ve decided I want to apply for an E3 visa, am looking for a company who will sponsor me which shouldn’t be a problem. Should I leave the country just before it expires, then apply for it outside of the country? I have to leave the country right? Please give me some advice!

By: miriam

miriam — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:27:49 +0000

Is the ESTA visa waiver I was given in December 15 2010 valid for a second visit to the US in Feb 2011?

By: e3visa

e3visa — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:27:33 +0000

Hi Adele,
No if you have a pending E3 Visa application you certainly shouldn’t travel to the US until you receive a decision or you cancel the process.
Cj

By: Adele

Adele — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:45:58 +0000

Hi there
I am an Australian citizen and I have a current valid ESTA. I also have a pending E3 application. Can I travel to the US on the ESTA before the E3 is approved? My employer wants me to go there for some meetings but I am not sure if that will jeopardise the E3 being approved…
Many thanks
Adele

By: Sid

Sid — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:03:56 +0000

HI CJ,

I am in a bit of a delima here and was hoping i could get some advise from you.

I am an Australian Citizen working towards getting an 3E visa. Can i use the VWP (visa waver programme) to go to USA and look for a job? Can i be honest with the CBP and other officials about it because there is a question on the ESTA and I-94W that says “are you seeking a job in USA?” answering YES to which seems like visa will not be granted.

Would disclosing my purpose of looking for a job put my VWP travel into jepordy?

I thank you for your time and effort and would appreciate some help.

Warm Regards
SID.

By: Beccy

Beccy — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:19:47 +0000

HI CJ

Thank you for this fantastic website! It is the most informative one i have found during my research on the E3 visa..

I’m a Australian accountant with a bachelors in commerce and over 5 years working experience. I am planning on flying to New York in March to look for work and (fingers crossed if I get a employer willing to sponsor me) apply for my E3 visa at a US consulate in Vancouver, Canada as I have friends there.

My question is do I need to apply for an ESTA and wait until it is approved under the visa waiver program before I fly out to New York?

If so, does this mean I have to apply for my E3 visa in Australia?

Or, can i enter the US without applying for my ESTA and stay until I find a employer willing to sponsor me..

Your reply would very much be appreciated.. Thanks for your time

Beccy

By: Imran

Imran — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:10:19 +0000

Many Thanks for your reply CJ !

By: admin

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:42:00 +0000

Hi Imran,
I feel for your situation as there is way too many incidents of profiling people just because of their race, religion and name. To be honest though whether you have a tourist visa like the B2 visa or have an approved ESTA waiver is essentially the same thing. That is the US Government have authorized you to enter the country.
Look if like most people of all backgrounds, you are just a regular person with no criminal background, you will be let in and whether a US Customs and Border Protection officer asks you extra questions is really based on their own bigotry.
Enjoy your holiday,
CJ

By: Imran

Imran — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:42:56 +0000

Hi,

Today i have applied and been given authorization to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. Being a British born muslim i am rather concerned as within the past couple of years i have travelled to both Saudia Arabia as well as Pakistan. Hence i do see myself as somewhat of a target for the CBP.

I intend to visit Las Vegas for one week some time soon. However the last thing that i want is to arrive and then be put back on a return flight. Am i able to apply for a US Visa despite arleady having cleared the Visa Waiver Program?

As with a US Visa it would give me a little more comfort in the sense that i may actually be able to enjoy my holiday.

Your reply would more than be appreciated

Many Thanks

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