If I have been deported and banned from the US, can I travel through US airspace?
I was deported from and banned for life from the USA. I have been traveling through South America seeing different countries. I'm currently living in Peru and want to travel to Europe. One way to travel would be flying through US airspace, to Canada.
My main question is: can I pass through US airspace on my way to Canada as part of a flight to Germany?
Are there are other alternatives to travel from Peru to Europe while avoiding North America all together?
Best Answer
The airline will collect Secure Flight information when checking you in, but there is no restriction preventing you from flying over US airspace just because you're inadmissible to the US.
So you'll be fine - you just need the documents for transiting Canada and entering Germany.
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Can I enter the US after being deported?
Following deportation, a foreign national would need to file Form I-212 Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. This lets you ask USCIS for permission to submit an application to re-enter the United States.How long does deportation stay on record?
Once you have been deported, the United States government will bar you from returning for five, ten, or 20 years, or even permanently. Generally speaking, most deportees carry a 10-year ban. The exact length of time depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding your deportation.Can I enter Canada if I have been deported from USA?
When Canada sees that you have been deported from the US before they will most likely deny your entry to Canada due to your immigration history. A person who has been deported from the US and wants to visit or immigrate to Canada should contact an immigration lawyer.Can I return to the USA if I was deported but now married to a US Citizen ? USA Immigration Lawyer🇺🇸
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Answer 2
Flying over USA airspace is not a problem. What is a problem is that Canada, like the USA but unlike many other countries, requires you to have a transit visa in advance. Peru is not on the list of visa-exempt countries. The Canadian authorities may know that you were deported and banned from the United States, and if so, I think your chances of getting the Canadian visa are reduced. You should apply in advance, and as other answers mention, you should be prepared to book instead through airports where you will not have this problem.
Answer 3
You cannot land in the US (does not matter if it is only a transit). However, I am not seeing any issues with getting a flight to Canada. You need to have in the mind that you will need to land in Canada. So, maybe, you will need a Visa+ for that.
Could you go to Europe avoiding US or Canada?
Yes, you can... You could go to Brazil and get a flight to Portugal, for example.
Answer 4
Personally I would fly direct from Guatemala to Madrid. Or From San Pedro Sula to Barcelona. Or from Panama to Amsterdam. I'm from the UK and can fly to the US without a visa, but due to bad mannered people in the US airports I now avoid flying through the US whenever possible. I'd rather invest my money in countries who treat me nicely. On the Spanish route I have never had any hassle from anyone. It's worth the extra cost.
Airlines you want to look at include KLM, Iberia, Air Europa, British Airways.
I've never had any difficulties in Canada and the people are friendly, but they can be quite strict and it adds an extra complication to your trip. As far as airspace is concerned it doesn't matter about the US at all. The Canadians have a deal with the US to manage those flights. Probably easiest to avoid US and Canada
Answer 5
Personally I would avoid flying over US airspace at all costs. All it takes, is for the flight you're on to land in the US for whatever reason and your then in trouble. Trust me, I've been deported from the US to Canada (Canadian Citizen) and tried flying to Mexico, and was detained.
Follow the advice from John M, it'll be money well spent!
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