Mince pies and plum pudding – Are you ready for the holidays?
If you are traveling to the United States for the holidays the following are a few things you should know before you arrive at the airport.
If you are traveling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program and are entering the United States by air or sea carrier, you must register under ESTA. If you do not have a valid registration don’t delay any longer. In most cases travelers receive a response in a matter of seconds, but some cases can take up to 72 hours to be approved. Read more
If you have a valid visa you are not required to register under ESTA
If you hold a valid U.S. visa you are NOT required to register under ESTA before traveling to the United States. ESTA applies only to those traveling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. If you have yet to determine if you are eligibile to travel visa free, let our Visa Waiver Wizard help you decide.
Webchat with a U.S. Consular Officer. Transcript available online!
The transcript from our Immigrant Visa webchat is now available online at http://london.usembassy.gov/visa_webchats.html
An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek employment in the United States.
Online Registration for Diversity Visa Program- 2013 is Now Open
The online registration period for the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) is now open.
Applicants have until Wednesday, November 5, 2011, at noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) to complete their registration.
Refusals under 214(b)
Applicants who are unable to convince the consular officer that they have a permanent residence outside the United States to which they will return at the end of their visit are refused a visa under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants applying for visas at the Embassy in London or the Consulate General in Belfast must demonstrate to the satisfaction of a consular officer that they are bona fide visitors by demonstrating sufficiently strong social, economic and financial ties to their place of residence, to compel them to depart the United States after a temporary stay.
Refused a nonimmigrant visa?
Did you apply for a nonimmigrant visa, brought what you considered were the relevant documents but the consular officer did not look at them and your application was refused? Read more







