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TheAkazs   23

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Hello there

My husband got approved last week and will pick his CR-1 visa up soon.

I was wondering if it's necessary to get ESTA for him?

I tried to fill it out for him but there's no option for Morocco (where he is from)??

I just want to make sure he is able to go to USA on his CR-1 visa with no problems.

 

Amadia Proficient

Amadia   711

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He already is approved for CR1.......ESTA is issued under the Visa Waiver program which allows travelers to enter the US for 90 days without a US visa. So I don't believe applying for ESTA is necessary.

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HUSBAND FILED I-130: 29-MAY-2015

VISAS APPROVED: 15-JUN-2016

VISAS IN HAND; GREEN CARD FEES PAID: 21-JUN-2016

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CONDITIONAL GREEN CARDS RECEIVED: 23-SEP-2016
 
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BIOMETRICS WALK-IN: 18-DEC-2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: 26-OCT-2020
APPROVED/SAME DAY OATH CEREMONY: 26-OCT-2020
 
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TheAkazs Explorer

TheAkazs   23

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1 minute ago, Amadia said:

He already is approved for CR1.......ESTA is issued under the Visa Waiver program which allows travelers to enter the US for 90 days without a US visa. So I don't believe applying for ESTA is necessary.

Thank you! It puts me at ease!!! OKK!!! :D

Amadia Proficient

Amadia   711

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Here are the countries that can use ESTA:

 

There are currently 38 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program:

  • Andorra (1991)
  • Australia (1996)
  • Austria (1991)
  • Belgium (1991)
  • Brunei (1993)
  • Chile (2014)
  • Czech Republic (2008)
  • Denmark (1991)
  • Estonia (2008)
  • Finland (1991)
  • France (1989)
  • Germany (1989)
  • Greece (2010)
  • Hungary (2008)
  • Iceland (1991)
  • Ireland (1995)
  • Italy (1989)
  • Japan (1988)
  • Korea, Republic of (2008)
  • Latvia (2008)
  • Liechtenstein (1991)
  • Lithuania (2008)
  • Luxembourg (1991)
  • Malta (2008)
  • Monaco (1991)
  • Netherlands (1989)
  • New Zealand (1991)
  • Norway (1991)
  • Portugal (1999)
  • San Marino (1991)
  • Singapore (1999)
  • Slovakia (2008)
  • Slovenia (1997)
  • Spain (1991)
  • Sweden (1989)
  • Switzerland (1989)
  • Taiwan (2012)
  • United Kingdom** (1988)

NOTE: The citizens of the new countries of Curacao, Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba and St Maarten (the former Netherlands Antilles) are not eligible to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program if they are applying for admission with passports from these countries.

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GOT MARRIED: 3-APR-2015 :wub:

HUSBAND FILED I-130: 29-MAY-2015

VISAS APPROVED: 15-JUN-2016

VISAS IN HAND; GREEN CARD FEES PAID: 21-JUN-2016

PORT OF ENTRY - FT. LAUDERDALE INTL AIRPORT: 06-AUG-2016
CONDITIONAL GREEN CARDS RECEIVED: 23-SEP-2016
 
I-751 FILER   
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FILED REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS: 25-JUN-2018
FILE SENT TO NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER 11-MAY-2019
10-YR GREEN CARDS APPROVED 17-JUN-2019 
10-YR GREEN CARDS RECEIVED 21-JUN-2019 :dance: 

N-400 FILER
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FILED CITIZENSHIP ONLINE; RECEIVED NOA1: 8-DEC-2019
BIOMETRICS WALK-IN: 18-DEC-2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULED: 26-OCT-2020
APPROVED/SAME DAY OATH CEREMONY: 26-OCT-2020
 
US PASSPORT
APPLICATION APPOINTMENT AT USPS (ROUTINE): 16-SEP-2021
PASSPORT APPROVED: 30-SEP-2021
PASSPORT RECEIVED: 5-OCT-2021
TheAkazs Explorer

TheAkazs   23

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1 minute ago, EandH0904 said:

ESTA is not used in Morocco.  

 

He may need a schengen or a transit Visa if he has a layover in a certain country but he should otherwise be good to come straight to US. 

where do I find a transit Visa??? 

His flight ticket shows one stop in Madrid Spain before going to USA.

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EandH0904   1,184

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2 minutes ago, TheAkazs said:

where do I find a transit Visa??? 

His flight ticket shows one stop in Madrid Spain before going to USA.

Europe uses Schengen not transit. 

It looks like if he has a short layover only and doesnt leave the area/airport he should be fine. 

 

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/transit-schengen-visa/

 

@RJandHamid is this right?

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RJandHamid   1,133

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If he's just going on to his connecting flight in Madrid, he doesn't need a transit visa. He would only need one if he were to leave the airport. 

 

 

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TheAkazs Explorer

TheAkazs   23

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Just now, RJandHamid said:

If he's just going on to his connecting flight in Madrid, he doesn't need a transit visa. He would only need one if he were to leave the airport. 

 

 

Thank yall for your help!!! 

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CappuccinoMo   48

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21 hours ago, TheAkazs said:

20 hours.

oops :s looks like he will stay there for a long time :(  lot of people stay there (around gates area) waiting for their connection flight! let"s say 20 hours are nothing comparing to your waiting time for the visa!

Good luck dear

TheAkazs Explorer

TheAkazs   23

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7 hours ago, CappuccinoMo said:

oops :s looks like he will stay there for a long time :(  lot of people stay there (around gates area) waiting for their connection flight! let"s say 20 hours are nothing comparing to your waiting time for the visa!

Good luck dear

Thank u! :D

 
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