How long is visa valid for and can you still be refused when you get there [merged threads]

[LisaG 4]

2 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

It happens.   No one is guaranteed admission except for citizens.

 

Why are you so worried about being turned away?   If you are truly planning to abide by the conditions of your visa (i.e visit and then leave), why are you so worried?

Because I have paid a lot of money, gone through a lot and this means a lot to my family, its quite natural to be worried isn't it? Because I care!

[LisaG 4]

5 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

Just do not lie to border patrol, and you should be fine.

Not likely to, I respect authority. But I also know there are jobsworths out there who don't recognise the good in people, just like control

[SalishSea 17,874]

Just now, LisaG said:

Not likely to, I respect authority. But I also know there are jobsworths out there who don't recognise the good in people, just like control

CBP gets lied to CONSTANTLY, all day, every day.   They are required by law to evaluate each traveller for immigrant intent.   It’s not a matter of “not recognizing the good in people.”    It is literally their job.

[LisaG 4]

7 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

CBP gets lied to CONSTANTLY, all day, every day.   They are required by law to evaluate each traveller for immigrant intent.   It’s not a matter of “not recognizing the good in people.”    It is literally their job.

I am intelligent enough to know that thanks. 

[Redro 4,611]

29 minutes ago, LisaG said:

Because I have paid a lot of money, gone through a lot and this means a lot to my family, its quite natural to be worried isn't it? Because I care!

Does this mean they issued the visa or are you still waiting for the results from your medical? 

[LisaG 4]

9 minutes ago, Redro said:

Does this mean they issued the visa or are you still waiting for the results from your medical? 

I will get my visa pending my medical. I was told by the officer. 

[TBoneTX 45,394]

A continuation thread and a background thread have been merged.

[appleblossom 2,596]

It’s none of my business and really I’m musing out loud (so please don’t feel you have to answer) but I’m wondering why you are putting yourself through this when you could holiday somewhere else? Paris has a Disney too, my kids loved it, more than the one in Florida. And you wouldn’t have to worry the whole way there. It just seems like a lot of stress, hassle and anxiety, is it really worth it? 

[LisaG 4]

16 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

It’s none of my business and really I’m musing out loud (so please don’t feel you have to answer) but I’m wondering why you are putting yourself through this when you could holiday somewhere else? Paris has a Disney too, my kids loved it, more than the one in Florida. And you wouldn’t have to worry the whole way there. It just seems like a lot of stress, hassle and anxiety, is it really worth it? 

I'm beginning to wonder to be honest. I'm lucky to have been many times and my dream is to take my kids. Feel like I'm committed now, started the process so have to see it through I guess?? 

[Boiler 45,585]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

It’s none of my business and really I’m musing out loud (so please don’t feel you have to answer) but I’m wondering why you are putting yourself through this when you could holiday somewhere else? Paris has a Disney too, my kids loved it, more than the one in Florida. And you wouldn’t have to worry the whole way there. It just seems like a lot of stress, hassle and anxiety, is it really worth it? 

Agree

[appleblossom 2,596]

8 hours ago, LisaG said:

I'm beginning to wonder to be honest. I'm lucky to have been many times and my dream is to take my kids. Feel like I'm committed now, started the process so have to see it through I guess?? 

Fair enough, it just seemed like even if you are granted the visa you wouldn’t enjoy the run up to the holiday though as you’d be worrying too much. So personally I’d say sod it and go somewhere else! 
 

But I’m probably biased as I really didn’t like it, I’m not a Florida fan so the thought of putting myself through all of that stress for it makes no sense to me. 😂

 

Good luck with it, hope you get the visa and then have a fabulous holiday. 

[Redro 4,611]

10 hours ago, LisaG said:

I'm beginning to wonder to be honest. I'm lucky to have been many times and my dream is to take my kids. Feel like I'm committed now, started the process so have to see it through I guess?? 

Please keep updated on the process. 
Have you had the medical yet or do you still have to go? There was one other person who had to complete a waiver for his tourist visa (not a medical) so this information would be helpful to others in a similar situation. 

[LisaG 4]

2 hours ago, Redro said:

Please keep updated on the process. 
Have you had the medical yet or do you still have to go? There was one other person who had to complete a waiver for his tourist visa (not a medical) so this information would be helpful to others in a similar situation. 

Thank-you yes I will keep you posted. My medical is tomorrow. Xx 

[LisaG 4]

4 hours ago, appleblossom said:

Fair enough, it just seemed like even if you are granted the visa you wouldn’t enjoy the run up to the holiday though as you’d be worrying too much. So personally I’d say sod it and go somewhere else! 
 

But I’m probably biased as I really didn’t like it, I’m not a Florida fan so the thought of putting myself through all of that stress for it makes no sense to me. 😂

 

Good luck with it, hope you get the visa and then have a fabulous holiday. 

Ha ha I can see your point! I wonder now if it is worth the stress and your right I will worry all the way up to it. Thank-you so much xxxx

[MaxP22 186]

On 4/9/2024 at 1:49 AM, LisaG said:

Because I have paid a lot of money, gone through a lot and this means a lot to my family, its quite natural to be worried isn't it? Because I care!

No it's not natural, if you have nothing to hide. Only those with something to hide worry so much because they might get caught.