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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USA ESTA - Changed my address but point of contact can’t be changed and now differs?
I thought I was staying in a hotel and applied for an ESTA based on that. The hotel was both my ‘point of contact’ and my address where I would be staying in the US. The ESTA was approved.
My hotel ...
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US Visa with ACRO Record Deletion
Consider someone (UK Citizen) who had been arrested but had No Further Action taken by the CPS (i.e. arrested and not charged with an offence) then successfully applied for the record to be deleted ...
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Travel by sea from Kochi to New York
I was wondering if it would be possible to travel from India to the United States by sea. Here are the considerations I had in mind:
Is this even possible? Which companies offer passenger cruises? ...
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I have an approved ESTA but then realised I need a visa J1
I have an approved ESTA but then realised I need a visa J1. I've now applied for the visa, can I just not use the ESTA as it wont cancel? Will it affect anything if I just use the visa (to US) ?
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How does international to domestic transfer work at San Francisco?
I will be flying to the states soon, however, I will be flying into SFO and transiting to domestic (both United on the same ticket to the final destination). I have never transited before and am ...
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Can I apply for ESTA while I'm in the US on a J-1 visa? [duplicate]
Right now I'm studying in the US on a J-1 visa. After studying, I would love to travel around the US (for longer than the grace period of 30 days, but under 90 days). Can I get an ESTA while still on ...
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Security after landing in Frankfurt airport
I was recently flying from the US to India via Frankfurt. After landing in Frankfurt airport, I was allowed to proceed to my gate to board my next flight. However, on the way back, all passengers on ...
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Canadians U.S. Roadtrips using parent’s car. What do we need to prepare?
Five of my friends and I are going on a New England roadtrip.
We’re from New Brunswick, Canada and we’ll be using my mom’s 8-passenger SUV.
I know that a notarized letter of permission will be helpful ...
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Improving visa tourist chances to US?
I've been browsing this site and reading up on tourist visas, I'm trying to help my long-distance boyfriend get a tourist visa to America to visit with me for maybe like a month or two. I video chat ...
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Applying for ESTA while living temporarily in another country?
I'm a German citizen and am currently doing my bachelors in Norway. When applying for an ESTA tourist visa, which address do I add? My current address in Norway, or the one that is in my registry at ...
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Unable to retrieve my DS160 Application
I had just started filling the DS160 application on Feb 12th and wanted to finish it completely after getting a slot, didnt finish the application, luckily found a slot in 3 weeks but i am unable to ...
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How to fill out the ESTA application as a Singapore passport holder?
Unlike many other passports, the Singapore passport does not specify the last name and given name fields and instead follows what is reflected on the NRIC (Identity Card). My full name goes by (using ...
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Can a C-1 visa be used to enter the US from Mexico at a land port of entry, en route to a nearby sea port?
Some family members that were booked to join us on a cruise had their B-2 visas stolen from them last week.
There are less than 5 weeks to go before the cruise, and the chances of procuring ...
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What exactly is the definition of returning ESTA?
Several US airport immigration queues seem to differentiate between "first-time ESTA visitors" and "returning ESTA visitors" – what exactly is the definition for that distinction? ...
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Afghan refugee in US traveling to Iran
An Afghan refugee who already had their initial meeting with an asylum officer wants to travel briefly to Pakistan or Iran for a family emergency. Definitely not entering Afghanistan.
Can application ...
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Are there any drawbacks in renewing passport and US Visa years before expiration?
I currently have my US Visa in an old expired passport and a new passport. I want to renew my passport and then my US Visa shortly after, so that the visa is in the new passport and their new ...
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Can I fly domestically in the US with an emergency passport?
I am in California and am flying to New York. I have a regular state issued drivers license, but not a real ID. I also have an emergency passport which is valid until August 2023. Will I be able to ...
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Can I apply for an ESTA if I am married to a US citizen?
My boyfriend & I are planning on getting married, but we are not going to live in the same country, which would force me to apply for an ESTA every time I would want to visit him. Is this possible?...
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Could the US passport indicate any nationality other than USA?
The US passport includes a field called "Nationality". If you search for a sample image online, it reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" (example). Could it ever be anything else? On a ...
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Why did US customs officers question me as I was leaving the US via the land border?
As I approached the US/Canadian border in Northern Idaho, several US Customs officers flagged me over and began asking me questions as if I had just entered the US from Canada. After they released me, ...
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Why can't one book a Greyhound bus from the United States to Mexico departing within the next 3 days?
While one may book a Greyhound bus ticket on the same day for a trip within the United States, It seems that one cannot book a Greyhound bus from the United States to Mexico departing within the next ...
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Do I clear customs in EWR if I have an onward domestic flight? What about my luggage?
I fly from Paris Orly airport (ORY) into Newark (EWR) on La Compagnie (terminal B), then fly on United from EWR to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) (assume terminal C).
La Compagnie said they do not ...
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What are good places to find upcoming rodeo events in Colorado and Utah?
I will be travelling with my family in the U.S for the first half of April. We'll be flying to Houston and then visit Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico by car. We'll spend much of our holiday ...
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can a child enter the US by land without full covid vaccination?
I'm looking to travel overland from Canada to US for 3-day visit, with my 8 year old daughter. We're not US citizens or residents.
According this DHS page, all travellers 2 years and older are ...
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Brazilian trying to obtain my flight history from 2000 to the present
The US Consulate has twice denied my application for a new B-2 visa, alleging that I overstayed my I-94 in April 2001. They refuse to present documentation proving that this is the case. I did not ...
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Traveling outside the country with a changed last name and un-updated passport and green card [duplicate]
I recently changed part of my last name several months ago after marriage, but I have not yet updated my passport and green card to reflect this change. On the other hand, I updated my SSN and driver'...
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Do Global Entry kiosks actually need you to carry a document or just rely on facial recognition?
I’ve used a GE kiosk today and was surprised to learn that it never asked me to produce a document. I had my Green Card in my pocket and expected to be asked to scan it at the machine, but it never ...
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leaving the US without US passport [duplicate]
Does anyone has recent experience for dual citizen leaving the US with foreign passport? I have to leave and this passport thing takes forever
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What does "G" mean right after a flight number in a boarding pass?
Example of a boarding pass from Alaska Airlines from SFO (San Francisco International Airport) to GEG (Spokane International Airport).
The flight is Alaska Airlines 2233.
What does the G mean right ...
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Travel to USA if visa is issued in other country [duplicate]
I am Indian national and my J1 visa to USA is issued in Sweden as I work there temporarily. Due to urgent work I want to go to India first and then travel to USA. My question is that, can I travel to ...
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Indian H1B holder applying for travel insurance for Schengen visa
I am applying for a Schengen visa through Norway. I am an Indian citizen currently residing in the US as an H1B Holder.
My employer has provided my International proof of coverage, but it lacks ...
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Applying for ESTA with (second) Russian citizenship
Asking on behalf of a family member, who is a British citizen, permanently resident in the UK, but who also has a Russian citizenship. The plan it to travel to the USA in April 2023. In the current ...
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I have valid Indian visa, but my US passport expires in 3 months. Can I still travel?
I have a US passport, which is valid until May 2023. I also have a valid Indian tourist visa which expires in May 2023. So both the US passport, and Indian visa expire on the same day. Is it OK for me ...
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What is the up to date wording of the question about "Do you have a physical or mental disorder" on the US ESTA form?
What is the up to date wording of the question about "Do you have a physical or mental disorder" on the US ESTA form?
I am asking for my son who is a UK citizen wishing to travel to the ...
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Updated DS-160 barcode not visible in the visa application
I applied for Visas for both of my parents, but I actually generated a new code for my mother's DS-160, but it was not updated in the application and it is still showing the old bar code. Tomorrow is ...
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What documents can I bring to prove my US citizenship when crossing the border from Canada to the United States without a passport?
I am a resident of Canada and I recently renewed my US passport, but it has been three weeks since it was shipped and I still have not received it. I was planning to drive to the US this weekend, but ...
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International connecting flight LAX - Terminal B
I am taking a flight from LHR to LAX (American Airlines) arriving 8th February 2023 at 19:05 at Terminal B. I will then be taking a connecting flight to Melbourne at 21:05 (American Airlines)- also ...
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US visa renewal via DropBox
I'm applying from Nigeria to renew my visa for Dropbox (I have met all the requirements) and I answered questions regarding DHL drop-off, but the last question I answered states the following:
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Qantas is refusing to apply DOT’s free cancellation within 24 hrs policy
Can someone tell me if they think Qantas can refuse our refund given the following.
The flight was cancelled within the 24 hour cancellation window.
The flight was departing from the USA (JFK) and ...
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Once I get my US B-2 tourist visa interview, do they approve the visa at the interview?
Do they approve my B-2 visa right after the visa interview at the embassy? At the interview? Or when do they approve? How do I know?
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I have Canadian refugee travel documents. Can I enter the United States?
Can I enter the US with my Canadian refugee travel documents? Do I need to apply for an ESTA or do I just show it at the port of entry like a regular Canadian citizen? I’ll probably drive in or take ...
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Feasibility of frequent day trips from USA to Mexico during a 30 day period
In this case I am a U.S. citizen living abroad. I will be living for a month in a rented house in southern New Mexico, near El Paso, Texas. I have never been to Mexico before but was thinking of ...
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If one of my passports has been denied ESTA approval, can I use my other passport to apply for ESTA?
I just want to know if the two passports are linked. For example, if I overstayed in the US on my Irish passport's ESTA, can I still enter the US on my British passport's ESTA? Are they linked in any ...
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Can I fly from the US to Iran with an expired Iranian passport?
I am originally Persian, born and raised in Iran. I am on a Green card here in the USA and want to go back home, but my Iranian passport has expired. Qatar Airways has a cheap, good flight that I want ...
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Can a US citizen skip the line to the US embassy on foreign soil by showing her passport even if she or he has come with a group of people?
So, I am going on a field trip with my classmates to the US consulate in India, Chennai. One of my friends is a US citizen. We want to know if she can or cannot skip the line and go show her passport ...
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In 2023, Are there COVID testing requirements for US citizens re-entering the US via air? [duplicate]
As of January 24, 2023, are there any COVID-19 testing requirements for US citizens flying back to the US from abroad? The CDC page on the topic is very confusing with lots of clauses for travel from ...
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type of visa for attending an academic conference in USA [duplicate]
I am invited to participate in a conference in USA that is happening from 16th March to 19th March of 2023.
I am an Indian citizen. As far as I know, I need to apply for B1/B2 visa for this. As per ...
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What's the procedure for obtaining a Tourist Visa for USA?
I am a student in Romania and I want to travel to usa this summer. I need to know what is the procedure and what paperwork I need to fill in for my request.
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How detailed should I get with custom forms? Arriving in the US from UK
I am a US citizen and I am flying to the UK for vacation purposes. I don't plan on making any big purchases, definitely less than $800, but I want to be prepared for how many details I need to keep ...
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Should I mention that I am visiting my fiancé on a tourist visa?
I am a 27 year old girl from India and my fiancé and I have been in a long distance relationship for 7 years. During this time, I have visited the US 6 times, each time for a month or two. However, in ...
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