Irish-Emmett

25 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Afaik you technically don’t even need an ESTA for the land crossing, but if you have one it basically replaces the need for a visa, and seems to me the safest way to proceed if you’re not sure whether or not you need a visa.

I think I need one because I still hold an Irish Passport, and only on a Permanent Resident Card... I guess?

33 minutes ago, accumbyte said:

Travel dates are not needed: https://www.official-esta.com/esta-resources/what-are-the-esta-questions/

Accumbyte, There is no question regarding a common conviction, like Drink Driving. The closest thing to conviction questions is these:

1. Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?
2. Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

1.  My conviction never resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority.

2.  My conviction doesn't relate to this.

29 minutes ago, accumbyte said:

^this 100%. Plus the ESTA fee is only US $4 if denied.

VJ = VisaJourney (this website)

Ah thanks, oh and VJ (Visa Journey) I should of known! haha!

11 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Well, you can apply for an ESTA and see if it’s granted. If it’s not then you’d have to apply for a B1/B2 again.

Thank You for replying on this.

I'm afraid that if I apply for the ESTA and be accepted for it, hit the border and be told that I have to have a B1/B2.

I know it's just me worrying...lol

If I try for the ESTA, Can I try it just to see or do I need to have a holiday date set for travel?

4 hours ago, Irish-Emmett said:

Hi Everyone,

 

This is my first post on this forum.

Ok so my story is this: I had a DUI conviction from 2005 and wanted to travel to USA to see my brother in 2008.  So in 2008 I applied for the B1/B2 Visa from Ireland And got it.

Now I live in Montreal, Canada and hold a Permanent Resident Card which I Received On Aug 2017 and Hold a Steady Job here.

I come to Canada in 2015 on a 2 year work permit/visa, so in 2016 I applied for the Permanent Resident Visa Under the Spousal Sponsorship with my Girlfriend, who is from Montreal (Holds a Canada Passport)

Oh I nearly forgot! My B1/B2 Visa expired on OCT 2018. I have looked somewhere and I think I can apply within 12 months after Expiration (Please Confirm)

I am looking to know a few things on how I renew My B1/B2 Visa From Canada:

1.  How do I apply from Canada

2.  Is it possible to apply from Canada, as my first U.S. B1/B2 Visa was Issued In Ireland

3.  See above question: My B1/B2 Visa expired on OCT 2018. I have looked somewhere and I think I can apply within 12 months after Expiration (Please Confirm)

 

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Many Thanks

Question Added: 

Because 10 years has elapsed since my DUI Conviction from 2005, Do I still need to apply for a B1/B2 renewal?

The conviction was the reason I had to apply for my first B1/B2 Visa.

7 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

most countries are a little more forgiving on those kinds of crimes when travelling. Now if you are talking about domestic violence and/or assault...that may be a different matter.  Some don't even check. 

You are right there, yet I go by the book and declare anything. thankfully it's my only conviction. I would never want to mess up visiting my family that's why I go by the book. 😊

19 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Surprised you could get into Canada with a DUI.  I have seen Americans turned away from the border for that here in Washington state.

I declared my DUI to come to Canada on the work visa, I first had to obtain a "Certificate of Rehabilitation" from the Canadian Government.

If I would not declare my DUI it would not only screw everything up for me in Canada, it would do the same for me applying anywhere that I need Visa. 

21 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

i live virtually in VJ LMAO. No problems answering questions here. I would leave the answer to more seasoned or experienced persons on that. IMO...since you had to get a B1/B2 for that reason, they do not void this requirement. Like I said, just my opinion. Others might disagree.  Best is to ask the US consulate/ embassy directly in Canada. 

Where is VJ?...lol.

I'll await for the information from others on that wee subject of the 10 years.

11 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

No, it shouldn't be a problem.  You don't have to renew the visa before it expires. It would be a new Visa anyways, meaning new number etc. 

I understand.

I have one more question if you have the time.

Because 10 years has elapsed since my DUI Conviction from 2005, Do I still need to apply for a B1/B2 renewal?

The conviction was the reason I had to apply for my first B1/B2 Visa.

Thanks in Advance 

17 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

3) not really sure what you mean by this. Expired is expired, my understanding is you will do a new B1/B2 all over again, even if you had a valid one before.

Thanks for replying.

Yes, I am a legal Permanent Resident of Canada.

I got my first B1/B2 Visa in OCT 2008, so it expired on OCT 2018. I was wondering would that be an issue for renewal leaving it 3 months of not reapplying?

9 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

You can not do mail renewal since you are no longer in Ireland.  You apply for a new B1/B2 visa in Canada. 

Thank You.

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post on this forum.

Ok so my story is this: I had a DUI conviction from 2005 and wanted to travel to USA to see my brother in 2008.  So in 2008 I applied for the B1/B2 Visa from Ireland And got it.

Now I live in Montreal, Canada and hold a Permanent Resident Card which I Received On Aug 2017 and Hold a Steady Job here.

I come to Canada in 2015 on a 2 year work permit/visa, so in 2016 I applied for the Permanent Resident Visa Under the Spousal Sponsorship with my Girlfriend, who is from Montreal (Holds a Canada Passport)

Oh I nearly forgot! My B1/B2 Visa expired on OCT 2018. I have looked somewhere and I think I can apply within 12 months after Expiration (Please Confirm)

I am looking to know a few things on how I renew My B1/B2 Visa From Canada:

1.  How do I apply from Canada

2.  Is it possible to apply from Canada, as my first U.S. B1/B2 Visa was Issued In Ireland

3.  See above question: My B1/B2 Visa expired on OCT 2018. I have looked somewhere and I think I can apply within 12 months after Expiration (Please Confirm)

Any help would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks