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Applying for a B2 Tourist Visa

Fazz84 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:30:36 GMT

Hi,

I have a criminal conviction for possession of a class A drug for which I received a fine, this happened around 10-15 years ago and I have not been in trouble before or since that.
I have provisionally booked a holiday to the USA in December. I understand I cannot enter the USA on an ESTA and need to apply for a B2 tourist visa. I am just wondering if anyone can advise me of when to start the process of applying for the visa?

Thanks in advance.

RE: Applying for a B2 Tourist Visa

scotboy — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:30:36 GMT

Look at some of the other posts on travel to the USA, the visa route might not be the best option if you have ever had convictions.

RE: Applying for a B2 Tourist Visa

Simon1983 — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:53:30 GMT

If you don’t wish to study, live or work over there then you can travel on the ESTA see the link below from unlock

https://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/travelling-to-the-usa-the-esta-form-and-moral-turpitude/

the USA does not have access to the police national computer

, if you do plan to live study or work over there in the future then start the visa process now as it can take up to 6 mths