I’m going to do the ESTA this weekend but wanted to check if I have a glimmer or hope or not. I need encouragement, US immigration stresses me out. :)
Context: I was denied a B1/2 visa under 214(b) (insufficient ties) in 2004. I was 24 and just met my then boyfriend now husband (American citizen). I agree back then our case looked sketchy. :)
Since then I have been granted 2 separate B1/2 visas (one for 2 years the other for 10 yrs) and my employer also sponsored me for an L1-B, which expired of June this year. Well, it wasn’t extended after the initial 3 years as due to Covid I no longer need to work form the States, still with company though. I entered about 9 times on this visa, never violated any conditions.
What are my chances of getting an ESTA approved with this history? :) To add, when I applied for tourist visas my country was not yet in the VWP, so I had to. This would be my first ESTA. The embassy where I am currently does not process non-immigrant visas due to Covid, so this is our only hope.
We stupidly bought plane tickets already for Xmas. My son (also American citizen) is looking forward to spending time with his grandparents. :(
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