Denied a B2-Visa to USA, will i be able to apply for ESTA?
I got denied for a nonimmigrant B2-Visa in 2017 for being unprepared for the interview and not enough proof of my life living
I know that I have to reapply for a new visa and get approved to visit the US
But my question is will I be able to apply for an ESTA anytime in the future when I want to visit the US again after the visa has expired?
Best Answer
Assuming you're from a VWP country, you're still eligible to apply for an ESTA: being previously refused a visa doesn't make you inadmissible.
That said, you will be asked on the application form about whether you've ever been refused a visa, and it's highly likely that the ESTA will be denied:
If you were previously denied a visa, or previously refused entry to the United States, or previously removed from the U.S., your ESTA application will most likely be denied.
If an ESTA is refused they refund $10 of the $14 application fee, so it doesn't hurt to try for $4, but I imagine it's unlikely to be approved.
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Can I apply for an ESTA if I have been denied a visa?
If you were previously denied a visa, or previously refused entry to the United States, or previously removed from the U.S., your ESTA application will most likely be denied.What happens if my B2 visa is denied?
We always tell people that you should take some time in between applications. If your B2 or B1 visit visas have been denied we would suggest waiting at least six months, and preferably a year, before you reapply. Constantly reapplying does you no good.When can I apply for ESTA after being denied?
You can notably reapply for an ESTA online after a waiting period of 10 days following the receipt of the refusal notification if the refusal is due to a simple error you made when completing the form. In this case, the refund of costs and fees incurred can be used to pay for the new application.What if US tourist visa is denied?
To reapply, you must complete a new application form, pay the application fee, and schedule an appointment for a new interview. Review the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to reapply to learn about any reapplication procedures.How Do I Get Approved For a B2 Tourist Visa If I Was Previously Denied?
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