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Applying for an ESTA on a renewed Passport with pending I-130

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LaJumpa   40

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Hey Everyone!

 

Im sure I already know the answer this but I thought I would raise it here in case anyone would like to weigh in.

 

My wife and I are around 10 months into our wait for our I-130. During this time my passport that I used for the paperwork has since been renewed. Ive kept my old passport to in case it is needed for the next stages.

 

I am planning a 2 week trip out in June with my family from the UK to visit my wife and her family. If by any stroke of luck we're approved and visa in hand by then I will adjust my flight to a one way.

 

However, I will need to apply for an ESTA using my new passport. I know the two are separate but would this cause any issues as I have a pending I-130 and would it make sense to bring both passports on the trip just in case eyebrows are raised or is it not an issue at all?

 

I know it seems a bit wild to plan a trip this far into the process but im overly pessimistic that we still have quite some time to wait.

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CMJuilland   485

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From what I remember, you shouldn't have anything to worry about in regards to getting another ESTA if, aside from your wife's I-130 petition on your behalf, nothing has changed since last time you did so. ESTAs are connected to a specific passport, so bringing your old (presumably expired) passport would not provide any benefits. If you feel more comfortable traveling with both passports, I would do so for peace of mind, but I don't see how this would help. Also, if you already have your new passport, I would just apply for ESTA as it's valid for two years, and once it's done, you'll at least know that you will be able to board.

As for issues, if any, they would be at the border - I feel obligated to say here that admission will be at the discretion of CBP, but you probably know that. It's been a while, but when we had our K1 pending, I visited regularly, and I just always had a copy of our paperwork (NOA1 and 2, once issued) on me. I also had a job until about two weeks before I left, so that helped too. Good luck! 

 

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Daphne .   1,853

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I successfully applied for a new Esta while I had an I-130 pending. 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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