Denied B-2 and Now Denied ESTA
I applied for a B-2 because I was advised to by JFK airport to do so as I was travelling under the VWP. I never overstayed the 90 days, but did do a full 90 days more than a few times. No crimes committed, no overstay, no convictions here in the UK. Literally this is probably all about "abuse of the VWP" as JFK said.
I understand their point of view on this.
My problem: I cannot travel under ESTA now.
I have a few questions, if you guys don't mind...
I've been told to reapply, which is fine, it has been two years now (April '09 was when I applied). What happens if I get denied again? Will I just be in this constant loop of not being allowed back in the USA?
What are my actual options if this is the case? Surely this is a human rights issue or something similar (forgive my ignorance if this is off-base)?
Someone told me to write to them apologizing for going to the USA so many times or something like that. Really I just want to know if this could potentially last forever. It seems crazy to me that I haven't actually broken any written rules, haven't committed any crimes, etc.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Re: Denied B-2 and Now Denied ESTA
Why would it be a "human rights" issue? You have no "right" to enter the USA. You were given the privilege of doing so in the past and violated US laws. The designated official assigned to determine whether you would be granted the privilege of entering the USA has decided that you do not meet the requirements at this time - i.e. he does not trust you to obey the law in the future.
By the way, violating the law is a crime; you did so so get it out of your mind that you are being mistreated in some way. You are simply paying the price for your prior, voluntary actions.
You may certainly continue to apply. Some official might someday grant you a visa. On the other hand, desperation to obtain a US visa by repeated applications lends credibility to the officer's distrust of your motives.
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Why would it be a "human rights" issue? You have no "right" to enter the USA. You were given the privilege of doing so in the past and violated US laws. The designated official assigned to determine whether you would be granted the privilege of entering the USA has decided that you do not meet the requirements at this time - i.e. he does not trust you to obey the law in the future.
By the way, violating the law is a crime; you did so so get it out of your mind that you are being mistreated in some way. You are simply paying the price for your prior, voluntary actions.
You may certainly continue to apply. Some official might someday grant you a visa. On the other hand, desperation to obtain a US visa by repeated applications lends credibility to the officer's distrust of your motives.
Uh, what laws did I violate exactly? I didn't violate a single law, you need to re-read what I wrote..