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[angelaptfernandes 0]

Hi, It is my first time applying for a Visa to the US. I am from POrtugal ( a EU Country) but I will fly from and I am also living in Germany. I have filled the DS-160 and apllied for ESTA. I have an appointment scheduled for the 31st july (it was scheduled on the begginng of june and it was the closer enterview available) and I am a little worried because my flight is on the 5th of august. And I also have payed for the VISA.

But what I have been told is that countries in the waiver programm and that require the ESTA do not need interview, is this correct? I only have to wait for the enterview now?

 

Than you in advance for all the answers

[Scandi 4,310]

Why would you file a DS-160 if you're going to travel on VWP? All you need is an approved ESTA. DS-160 is only for visas.

[angelaptfernandes 0]

Thank you so much. Do you know if countries in the waiver programm have to go through interviews also?

[Scandi 4,310]

3 minutes ago, angelaptfernandes said:

Thank you so much. Do you know if countries in the waiver programm have to go through interviews also?

You only go through an interview if you're applying for a visa. VWP means "Visa Waiver Program", meaning you can travel to the US without a visa, you just need an ESTA.

[Coco8 1,054]

You have to apply for ESTA here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/

 

The 160 is for a visitor visa. If you have submitted that it is best that you cancel it because (from what I've read on VJ) it is common for them to turn down visitor visas for people who can use ESTA (Visa waiver program). That is very possible since you've never been to the US before.

[Yeonin 127]

1 hour ago, angelaptfernandes said:

Hi, It is my first time applying for a Visa to the US. I am from POrtugal ( a EU Country) but I will fly from and I am also living in Germany. I have filled the DS-160 and apllied for ESTA. I have an appointment scheduled for the 31st july (it was scheduled on the begginng of june and it was the closer enterview available) and I am a little worried because my flight is on the 5th of august. And I also have payed for the VISA.

But what I have been told is that countries in the waiver programm and that require the ESTA do not need interview, is this correct? I only have to wait for the enterview now?

 

Than you in advance for all the answers

As you are allowed to stay in the US up to 90 days under the VPW  ( Esta) I would cancel the DS-160. ESTA is valid for 2years  and is quicker ( within a few minutes) and you have to have it at least 24hrs before traveling. Are you going on vacation or something else if I may ask?

[angelaptfernandes 0]

4 minutes ago, Yeonin said:

As you are allowed to stay in the US up to 90 days under the VPW  ( Esta) I would cancel the DS-160. ESTA is valid for 2years  and is quicker ( within a few minutes) and you have to have it at least 24hrs before traveling. Are you going on vacation or something else if I may ask?

Thank you for your answers. Yes I am going on vacations. So Now I have applied to ESTA and I am waiting for the answer. I had filled  DS-160 , payed the fee (:( yes I know it is not refundable) and scheduled the interview but with your advices I have cancelled the interview and I think that is enough to cancel DS-160. I am expecting now th ESTA results.

[Yeonin 127]

4 minutes ago, angelaptfernandes said:

Thank you for your answers. Yes I am going on vacations. So Now I have applied to ESTA and I am waiting for the answer. I had filled  DS-160 , payed the fee (:( yes I know it is not refundable) and scheduled the interview but with your advices I have cancelled the interview and I think that is enough to cancel DS-160. I am expecting now th ESTA results.

every time I have applied for my Esta i did it online and within minutes it was granted to me. I've done it twice already and travelled 7 times in and out of the USA. I hope you enjoy your vacation!😊

[Boiler 47,705]

EU is irrelevant, Portugal is a VWP Country so an approved ESTA is what you need.

 

Sounds like you applied for a B.