Traveling to the U.S for 7 days in March with ESTA visa and making another trip to the U.S in June. Can I be denied entry? [closed]
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I am in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend who lives in Slovakia. I just got back from a 3 month trip in Europe (I'm an U.S citizen,) and my boyfriend who resides in Slovakia (non U.S. citizen) wants to come to the U.S for one week in March. He has an ESTA visa. The problem is, we are afraid to have him come in March because he plans on coming in June as well and staying for 90 days. This would be his 3rd year in a row traveling to the U.S in June for 90 days. 1st year was J1 visa. Second year was tourist (ESTA) and this being the third year. We're afraid that if he takes the trip in March that they could deny him in June. What to do! Advice?!?
Best Answer
A foreigner entering the US (especially a visitor) can always be denied entry. There is nothing inherently problematic with his pattern of travel. It is very reasonable to have visited the US for a few days, and then after a space of a few months later to visit again. People visit more frequently than that with no problem. It's not like he's trying to do a visa run (stay for almost the 90 days, leave for a few days, and then come again).
A bigger potential source for problems, in my opinion, is the fact that he is coming to the US to visit his US-citizen significant other. It's so easy for you guys to decide to get married on a whim, after which he can stay, so that poses immigrant intent issues.
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Can I enter the US multiple times with ESTA?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.Can I travel to the US with ESTA Covid?
All non-immigrant visa or ESTA air passengers must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States in addition to being fully-vaccinated.Can you be denied entry to USA with a visa?
The truth is, is that no one is guaranteed entry to the US, even citizens. Even if you have the correct documentation, visas, or legal status, you could still be denied entry to the US so being prepared for the worst is the best thing to do.Can I use an ESTA for multiple trips?
Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period.AMERICANS ARE LEAVING THE US! IS IT TIME TO GO AND LIVE SOMEWHERE?
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Answer 2
The official rules are clear as mud:
When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
If he is not trying to live in the United States, and can actually show evidence that he will return to his home country at the end of the visit, then he should be fine. Such evidence might be something like a university admission, or documentation of anything else that would require his presence outside the US.
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