UK DATV transit visa form queries
Can anyone please help me in answering some questions for the UK DATV form? For reference, I am an Indian national who would be travelling from US to India and back via UK Heathrow airport. My current H1B stamp expired on 1/31/2018 but have a valid I-797 till 1/31/2019.
My queries:
The form asks "What permission do you have to be in United States of America?", since my visa is expired but I have a valid I-797, I chose the option "do not have a visa and I am not a permanent resident" and explained my situation. Is this the correct way?
The Travel information asks date of arrival and departure in UK. I will be visiting and departing UK for both side of my journeys so which date should I provide?
The form asks "Do you have a valid visa or residence permit for the country you are travelling to?" I have answered yes and provided my passport details when it asks "What is the reference number of your permit or visa to this country?". Is that correct?
Best Answer
For the date of arrival and departure, I would enter the dates your flights will arrive and depart. They are almost certainly either the same day, or one day apart.
For whether you have a valid visa or residence permit, consider why the UK asks for certain information. They want to be satisfied that you are able to enter the country you are travelling from, in the unlikely event that they must refuse you entry and return you to that country. For this, they ask about whether you are a resident of that country.
If you have an I-797A with attached I-94, or I-797B, then you are approved to live and work in the US, but must also obtain a US visa (in this case H-1B) to actually travel there. You will return to India for visa stamping, then at some point in the future, back to the US.
To answer the question about your valid residence permit, I would enter your A number. This is the number tied to all of your US immigration, employment authorization, etc. This is the USCIS A# on your I-797, and on your EAD. Because these show you are authorized to live and work in the US, using the A number should be sufficient here. And UK visa officers are already familiar with the A number.
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Does UK ask for transit visa?
You might need a visa to pass through the UK in transit (on your way to another country). Check if you need one before you apply. To get a transit visa you must prove that: you'll be in transit to another country, with enough funds and the intention to travel on.How long does Datv visa take?
It's currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on transit visas.What documents do I need for UK transit visa?
Required Documents for UK Transit Visa- Valid Passport.
- Evidence that you are allowed to enter the country you are travelling to. This could be any of the following: residence permit. green card. valid visa.
- Proof on your onward journey. This could be a: a flight booking email. printed tickets.
Do I need transit visa for connecting flight in UK?
If you are passing through a UK airport while on the way to another country, you may need a UK transit visa. Transit visas are required by some nationals who are passing through the UK en-route to another country within 24 or 48 hours.UK Transit Visitor Visa 2022 and UK Airside Transit Visa 2022 Requirements and Eligibility
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