H2B visa denied in 2011, but wanting to go on vacation in the USA this summer
I was denied an H2B visa to the United States in late 2011. I tried to get an ESTA not long after but was rejected.
It was denied as at the time I had little residency in the UK. Now circumstances have changed, and I am looking to travel over with my own family for a holiday.
I don’t want to apply for an ESTA until I’m confident I will be able to travel to the USA. I’ve tried contacting the embassy but had no reply.
Best Answer
Assuming you are a citizen of the UK or another Visa Waiver Program country, I will point you to the CBP FAQ:
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.
It does not give any indication whether ESTA approval becomes more likely with time elapsed since the denial. The extent to which that is a factor in the algorithm, if at all, would be unknown to the public. Furthermore,
If a traveler is denied ESTA authorization and his or her circumstances have not changed, a new application will also be denied. A traveler who is not eligible for ESTA is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program and should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Reapplying with false information in order to qualify for a travel authorization will make the traveler permanently ineligible for travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.
As such, your best bet may be to apply for a B2 Visitor Visa
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Why would a h2b visa be denied?
Failure to prove their nonimmigrant intent will result in a refusal of a visa under Section 214(b). The most frequent basis for such a refusal concerns the requirement that the prospective visitor or student possess a residence abroad he/she has no intention of abandoning.Can I apply for US visa now?
Please note: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates in March 2020. The process to resume routine visa services began in February 2021.When can I get my visa?
It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document.Does the US require a visa to enter?
All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa. You must apply for a visa before you start your trip.H2b visa program | Temporary working visa in USA 🇺🇸 |
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