ESTA application changed status from authorized to pending
My ESTA application got approved 30 minutes after submitting, and I have printed out the "Authorization Approved" document with all the details. Now, almost 48 hours later, I have received an email that my application's status has changed - and it has changed to "Authorization Pending"!
The "Payment Summary" section does not show payments details anymore, but I'm almost sure it did the first time I logged in to check the application status after receiving the latest email:
I paid the fee with PayPal and cannot see anything wrong with the payment on PayPal's site. The header on the top says that payment has been submitted, so this might be a red herring:
I cannot find any account of this happening to someone else, and I'm not sure what to do. My flight is in around 30 hours from now.
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What does ESTA application pending mean?
If your ESTA application shows as 'pending' it is a sign that further screening is required to process the application to make 100 percent sure that you do not pose an immigration or security risk. One possible reason could be that you recently traveled to Syria, Sudan, Iraq, or Iran.Can my ESTA status change?
As soon as your ESTA is invalid, you must apply for a new one. You do not have to apply for a new ESTA if you move within your country or travel to the USA again. You can apply for a new ESTA even if your current one is still valid.How long does an ESTA authorization take?
An ESTA application is processed instantly online and a majority of applications are approved within a minute of submission. However, there are cases where a decision on an application may be delayed by up to 72 hours. Once an ESTA application is approved, the user will be notified via their web browser or email.Why has my ESTA not been approved immediately?
Authorization Pending If you see this, it means that your screening process could not be completed automatically and would require closer attention. In these situations, you'll find ESTA not approved immediately.What does ESTA Application Pending Mean?
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