Questions tagged [usa]
Large English-speaking country in North America between Canada and Mexico, and Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Used for questions on traveling from, to, or through the USA. For general questions about North America, use the [north-america] tag but be more specific (eg State) where relevant.
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Canadian PR, US LPR flying to Canada with expired PR card and valid greencard
My situation is as follows
I have Valid Canadian PR status
My Canadian PR card has expired
I have valid US LPR status
My greencard is valid
I reside in the US
I am sure I meet the Residency ...
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Can I visit the USA again?
I left the USA voluntarily after 3 months stay on a credible fear asylum granted at the airport on a tourist visa. I did not wait to appear in Court.
It has been 10 years and now I am a citizen of the ...
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Do US citizens need a reason to enter the US?
I am a US citizen and was crossing a land border into the USA the other day. The border guard not only asked me where I was going and who I was going to see, but also seemed particularly curious and ...
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US Port of Entry would be LAX and destination is Boston. Any issues to be expected to with Port of Entry Process?
I am attending Boston University in Massachusetts this fall and flying from India to Hong Kong to LAX to Boston on an F1 Visa. I have a long layover of 20 hours at LAX and, since the US considers my ...
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Can my US citizen child get into Japan, if passport expires in less than six months?
My son and I are US citizens, and we are currently in China. We will fly home to the USA at the end of August. My son's passport expires in early February. This means that in August, my son's passport ...
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VWP/ESTA eligibility after AOS during a previous admission
I am a citizen of the United Kingdom and a prior holder of a US Green Card. I successfully immigrated to the United States after being admitted under the VWP by adjusting my status within the 90 day ...
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Does any airport in the USA have a Canadian preclearance for traveler from USA to Canada?
Travelers to the USA from Canada are precleared while STILL in Canada if they are departing from these Canadian airports.
Is there currently (or will there be) any US Airports with Canadian ...
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6 hour Layover in San Francisco [duplicate]
I have a 6 hour layover in San Francisco on my way to Canada. Do I need USA VISA ?If yes which type of visa do I need and How do I apply that ?
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How to tour The White House with a group of people from different states
I am trying to visit The White House with a group of people from different states which means we all have different representatives.
Does each group member need to ask their representative?
Or is it ...
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Need a notarized consent letter when entering the US coming from Germany, with my son without his mother?
When traveling to the US with a minor, the official websites ask for a consent letter, "preferably notarized". So what does that mean in practice - will I be at substantial risk of child ...
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Updating license plate on Trusted Traveler/Sentri
Our car is registered through Trusted Traveler to be used in the Sentri Lanes at the US southern border. We've just renewed registration and were issued new plates (with new plate number).
I know I ...
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Make sure my partner sit next to me in Baby Bassinet situation
I'm going to the US this year, sponsored. My sponsor will buy me the plane ticket with the additional option baby bassinet. If I understand correctly, I'll get the front seat (near the bassinet).
The ...
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ESTA Guidance needed [duplicate]
I am planning on travelling to the US and Mexico on an ESTA from September, which permits me 90 days in total in both countries. However in order to be eligible for an ESTA I need to also have proof ...
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Do I need a doctors letter for taking sertaline into the USA?
I'm flying to the USA this month and I'm wondering if I need to have a doctors note to accompany my sertaline. I also have 2 epi pens as I suffer from severe anaphylaxis shock, I have already gotten a ...
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Trouble accessing internet and MMS with T-Mobile prepaid SIM card in my EU phone
I recently purchased a T-Mobile prepaid SIM card for my trip to the USA, and I'm encountering difficulties accessing the internet and sending MMS messages on my Motorola G22. Back home, my phone ...
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Australia to west & east coast US: which order is better?
I will soon need to travel from Australia to both the west coast of the US (SFO) and the east coast (NYC). I expect to spend around a week in both and have the freedom to choose the order and routing ...
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Do I need US, UK transit visas travelling Dubai-London-Dallas-Calgary as an Indian citizen?
Hi I'm Indian and planning to travel from Dubai, where I am a resident, to Calgary on British Airways (roundtrip) with two layovers: one at London Heathrow, and the other at Dallas. I have a Canadian ...
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UK to USA with Green Card and without passport
My passport is currently with UK passport office being renewed, and I urgently need to travel to the UK. I have been issued an emergency travel document which allows me to enter the UK, and they will ...
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If I get a paper copy of my license from the DMV can I use that for a proof of ID at the border to get back into the U.S. from Mexico? [closed]
I lost my license and went to the DMV but got a paper copy and I'm leaving to Mexico in two days. I won't get the actual ID for another week. Is it still valid to use when coming back into the U.S. ...
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I have been refused admission into US whilst on a ESTA under 217 can I still get a tourist visa? [closed]
I travelled to US on an esta. I got refused under section 219 because i was going to study but mistakenly thought i could get student visa in us. Then got denied student visa in embassy though unclear ...
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traveling to other countries after overstaying in US
I went to USA as a tourist in 1988 and overstayed my visa until 1997. Was never caught, nor deported. Went back to my home country in 1997, and never left the country since.
I’m not a security threat, ...
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Asylee Green Card holder plans to visit Canada
I have received my Green Card after being granted asylum in the US. As a result, I do not have a valid passport from my home country.
Can I visit Canada by means of land - not by air - without a visa? ...
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Do Visa Officer will check my employment status that I filled in previous and present DS-160 Form
A year ago I filled a DS 160 for F-1 visa and in that I kept my job joining date was (10-Jan-2021. But, it is actually (10-Jan-2022). and without checked it I went to interview on July 2022. I said ...
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Re-enter US with H4 Visa
My family and I reside in the US and we have H1/H4 visas. My family members have H4 visas.
If my family traveled outside of the US, would they be allowed to get back into the US if I wasn't with them (...
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Hiding I-94 data
I have made the mistake of showing someone my passport number in the past and they were able to track down exactly when I entered the US and from which airport.
If I get a new passport with a new ...
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does a Russian National require $120/day for 60 days in order to visit the US? [duplicate]
I met a Russian lady on Tinder. I have already sent her 2k for her passport, visa and flight to and from the US. now she is telling me she needs $7200 to just show she can travel to the US. she ...
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What’s supposed to happen if a person gives the “wrong” answers during check in on a U.S.-bound flight?
When checking in for an international flight to the US, one is often asked questions like “what’s your travel plan?” or “what do you do for work?” These questions can be asked even if one is a US ...
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How can I book a flight after getting flight refund they won't let me
I booked a flight using a 3rd party aggregator - cheapoair. There was a snafu at their end and I got double charged for the ticket.
They initiated a refund withe the airline and I got my money back. ...
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Anything I can do about getting SSSS twice in a row for an international flight?
When trying to check in for a Delta flight today, I've received the following message:
Unfortunately, government regulations require you check in at the airport, either at the kiosk or with an agent, ...
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Flying from the US to Canada with a connection in Montreal, will I need to clear security after clearing customs?
The last time I had to clear customs in YUL (Montreal), I also had to go through the domestic departures security line. The wording on the airport's website seems to indicate that this procedure has ...
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Ds160 USA, if I work as independent contractor with US company
I'm working full time job remotely with a company in USA, they invited me to go there for tourism and to discuss our projects, I won't be working there and won't get paid for the time, but they will ...
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Impact of past status violation in US on UK visitors visa
I had a US student status (F-1 status) violation due to unauthorized employment in the past as I failed to renew my I20 during my internship unintentionally due to pure lack of knowledge. I was able ...
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Cancellation of asylum in the USA and arrival on a visa
I was in the USA last year and applied for political asylum there. I was on the WaT program. Left before the end of the visa period, did not exceed the time of stay. When I left, I did not notify them ...
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Chance for a Tourist visa after abandoning GC application
I applied for a Green Card for my parent based on family petition i-130 but she had to leave United states before her interview happened as she changed her mind about “immigrating” to the United ...
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Entering US on B1/2 visa after previous residence under TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
Main Questions: Should a person who held TPS previously have any concerns with returning to visit the US on a B1/2 visa to visit family?
Background info: This person lived in the US for 20 years under ...
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Can I apply for a new US passport using only my expired US passport?
According to this website about applying in person,, it lists the documents needed to be shown during the application. In both categories of present ID and proof of citizenship, it says an expired ...
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Returning to the U.S. on a B1/B2 Visa After a 3-Month Stay on an ESTA
I am a German citizen who recently spent 3 months in San Francisco, USA on an ESTA. My goal is to return to the U.S. as soon as possible, but this time, I plan to apply for a B1/B2 visa to potentially ...
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US tourist visa for as yet unknown short notice trips
I have a friend who holds a passport that would normally enable them to get an ESTA to enter the US. I frequently travel there on reasonably short notice and they would like to accompany me some time. ...
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International Student Seeking Advice on Traveling to Canada with Expired Visa
I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to share a situation that my friend, Jean Paul, is facing as an international student in the USA. Jean Paul hails from an African country and arrived in the US ...
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Do I have to fill new DS-160 form or I can use the previous one?
I hope you'll help me on this matter!
Well, I have filled up 2 new different DS-160 form for X university and Y university. First, I filled one DS form for X, however, I wanted to change the ...
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ESTA & travel within the United States
I am a British Citizen travelling from my home UK to USA on an ESTA Visa.
In the past I have just travelled to one state and just toured around there.
But this time I would like to visit Texas and ...
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As a Brazilian, can I travel to Mexico during the one-month grace period of my J-1 Visa?
I have a J-1 Visa valid until August 31. After my Visa expires, I'm planning to enjoy the first half of my one-month grace period by staying in the US for 15 days. After that, I plan to travel in ...
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The total non-immigrant visa applications to US
I recently asked a question: Travel visa rejection and acceptance data availability here in this forum regarding visa rejections and acceptances in different countries. But I would like to also see ...
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I'm from the UK travelling to meeting my Girlfriend for the first time who is from the US. How will I get on going through CBP?
So I've got my ESTA and passport. I will be getting my flight ticket, travel insurance and vaccinations soon. My current 'employment' is that I care for my dad who is disabled. But I've arranged that ...
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4 numerals on USA visa [duplicate]
My previous two USA visas had 0100 above the red visa number. In the new visa, it's 0101. What are the differences?
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Insufficient travel insurance to cover the massive medical expenses for a visitor to US?
What happens if a tourist to US needs a medical surgery in U.S and the tourist's travel insurance does not cover the massive expenses?
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Typo in ESTA home residential address, do I need to re-apply?
I have ESTA for my family with the correct (home) address, but when I had to apply for a newborn baby I made a typo in the home address.
It is not one of the important passport data fields (like name, ...
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How do I include an invitation letter? (United States)
I understand that when applying for a non-immigrant visa, an invitation letter absolutely helps. However I'm rather confused regarding how I should present the letter.
See, virtually all applicants ...
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Didn't get Passport back from UKVI scanning hub, New York
I sent all my documents to NY.
I did it under Priority Visa. Sent it on 20th May.
I received my supporting documents back but didnt get my passport or decision letter. What's going on?
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Applying for a B1/B2 visa, how do I explain that my brother overstayed and got his citizenship
I'm a Moroccan citizen living in Morocco. I have had 3 Schengen visas in the past (France and Spain, the last one was for a year) and I would like to apply for a B1/B2 visa to the US for tourism later ...
