Deported person layovers in the USA?
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A person was deported from the USA. He is an EU resident, living in the UK. Is it possible for him to layover at a US airport enroute to the bahamas or the Cayman Islands? - just for vacation purposes-
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A person was deported from the USA. He is an EU resident, living in the UK. Is it possible for him to layover at a US airport enroute to the bahamas or the Cayman Islands? - just for vacation purposes-
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The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
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Mar 12 at 17:26
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A person was deported from the USA. He is an EU resident, living in the UK. Is it possible for him to layover at a US airport enroute to the bahamas or the Cayman Islands? - just for vacation purposes-
transit-visas
asked Mar 4 at 15:48
Karen
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A person was deported from the USA. He is an EU resident, living in the UK. Is it possible for him to layover at a US airport enroute to the bahamas or the Cayman Islands? - just for vacation purposes-
transit-visas
asked Mar 4 at 15:48
Karen
111
asked Mar 4 at 15:48
Karen
111
asked Mar 4 at 15:48
Karen
111
asked Mar 4 at 15:48
Karen
111
111
The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
– Michael Seifert
Mar 12 at 17:26
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The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
– Michael Seifert
Mar 12 at 17:26
The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
– Michael Seifert
Mar 12 at 17:26
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
– Michael Seifert
Mar 12 at 17:26
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As per the official Transiting the U.S.
International travelers transiting through the United States are
required to be documented with either a valid passport and a valid
visa (unless exempt) or if traveling on the Visa Waiver Program, an
approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
So the question comes down to if the deported person is able to satisfy those requirements. My gut feeling is that they would need to apply for an explicit visa in order to enter the US even if they would have normally have been eligible for the Visa Waiver etc.
From the Nolo law site How Long After Deportation Must I Wait Before Returning to the U.S.?
If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you must remain outside of the country for five, ten, or 20 years, and in some cases, you may not be able to return to the U.S. at all.
However, some deportees can return to the U.S. on a visa even before
their required time outside the country expires. To do this, you
should understand the circumstances surrounding your order of removal,
what options are available to you, and what type of waiver (or legal
forgiveness) you will need.
So there may be some wiggle room, but this will depend the circumstances of the deportation and probably require the intervention of a legal specialist.
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
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Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
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Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
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Short Answer: NO.
You need a Valid visa for the US unrelated to whether you intend to stay for an hour or a year. That includes layovers.
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
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2 Answers
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active
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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7
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As per the official Transiting the U.S.
International travelers transiting through the United States are
required to be documented with either a valid passport and a valid
visa (unless exempt) or if traveling on the Visa Waiver Program, an
approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
So the question comes down to if the deported person is able to satisfy those requirements. My gut feeling is that they would need to apply for an explicit visa in order to enter the US even if they would have normally have been eligible for the Visa Waiver etc.
From the Nolo law site How Long After Deportation Must I Wait Before Returning to the U.S.?
If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you must remain outside of the country for five, ten, or 20 years, and in some cases, you may not be able to return to the U.S. at all.
However, some deportees can return to the U.S. on a visa even before
their required time outside the country expires. To do this, you
should understand the circumstances surrounding your order of removal,
what options are available to you, and what type of waiver (or legal
forgiveness) you will need.
So there may be some wiggle room, but this will depend the circumstances of the deportation and probably require the intervention of a legal specialist.
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
2
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
2
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
As per the official Transiting the U.S.
International travelers transiting through the United States are
required to be documented with either a valid passport and a valid
visa (unless exempt) or if traveling on the Visa Waiver Program, an
approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
So the question comes down to if the deported person is able to satisfy those requirements. My gut feeling is that they would need to apply for an explicit visa in order to enter the US even if they would have normally have been eligible for the Visa Waiver etc.
From the Nolo law site How Long After Deportation Must I Wait Before Returning to the U.S.?
If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you must remain outside of the country for five, ten, or 20 years, and in some cases, you may not be able to return to the U.S. at all.
However, some deportees can return to the U.S. on a visa even before
their required time outside the country expires. To do this, you
should understand the circumstances surrounding your order of removal,
what options are available to you, and what type of waiver (or legal
forgiveness) you will need.
So there may be some wiggle room, but this will depend the circumstances of the deportation and probably require the intervention of a legal specialist.
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
2
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
2
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
As per the official Transiting the U.S.
International travelers transiting through the United States are
required to be documented with either a valid passport and a valid
visa (unless exempt) or if traveling on the Visa Waiver Program, an
approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
So the question comes down to if the deported person is able to satisfy those requirements. My gut feeling is that they would need to apply for an explicit visa in order to enter the US even if they would have normally have been eligible for the Visa Waiver etc.
From the Nolo law site How Long After Deportation Must I Wait Before Returning to the U.S.?
If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you must remain outside of the country for five, ten, or 20 years, and in some cases, you may not be able to return to the U.S. at all.
However, some deportees can return to the U.S. on a visa even before
their required time outside the country expires. To do this, you
should understand the circumstances surrounding your order of removal,
what options are available to you, and what type of waiver (or legal
forgiveness) you will need.
So there may be some wiggle room, but this will depend the circumstances of the deportation and probably require the intervention of a legal specialist.
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
As per the official Transiting the U.S.
International travelers transiting through the United States are
required to be documented with either a valid passport and a valid
visa (unless exempt) or if traveling on the Visa Waiver Program, an
approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
So the question comes down to if the deported person is able to satisfy those requirements. My gut feeling is that they would need to apply for an explicit visa in order to enter the US even if they would have normally have been eligible for the Visa Waiver etc.
From the Nolo law site How Long After Deportation Must I Wait Before Returning to the U.S.?
If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you must remain outside of the country for five, ten, or 20 years, and in some cases, you may not be able to return to the U.S. at all.
However, some deportees can return to the U.S. on a visa even before
their required time outside the country expires. To do this, you
should understand the circumstances surrounding your order of removal,
what options are available to you, and what type of waiver (or legal
forgiveness) you will need.
So there may be some wiggle room, but this will depend the circumstances of the deportation and probably require the intervention of a legal specialist.
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
answered Mar 4 at 16:11
Peter M
5,8442031
5,8442031
2
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
2
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
add a comment |Â
2
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
2
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
2
2
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
Citizens of Canada have different but similar considerations from those of VWP travelers because Canada isn't part of the VWP.
– phoog
Mar 4 at 19:15
2
2
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
Because you file for admission to the US even on an international connection, my instinct is no. A friend flying CA-US-MX was refused admission to the US and sent home on a flight to Canada due to a criminal conviction he'd had; they didn't care that he was transiting.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 4 at 23:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
Short Answer: NO.
You need a Valid visa for the US unrelated to whether you intend to stay for an hour or a year. That includes layovers.
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
Short Answer: NO.
You need a Valid visa for the US unrelated to whether you intend to stay for an hour or a year. That includes layovers.
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Short Answer: NO.
You need a Valid visa for the US unrelated to whether you intend to stay for an hour or a year. That includes layovers.
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
Short Answer: NO.
You need a Valid visa for the US unrelated to whether you intend to stay for an hour or a year. That includes layovers.
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
edited Mar 12 at 15:19
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
34615
answered Mar 5 at 23:34
NicolasZ
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The fundamental problem here is that US airports do not support transfers without entering the country. We have no exit control, thus no reason to provide all the restricted access to the gates that most countries have. I have walked from an international departure gate to outside the airport (although still on the grounds). I have walked from the departure hall itself to outside several times. Only the arrivals contain the passengers.
– Loren Pechtel
Mar 6 at 5:22
The Wikitravel guide on avoiding a transit of the United States may be useful in your situation. Also note that British Airways flies non-stop from Heathrow to Nassau four days a week, with continuing service to Georgetown.
– Michael Seifert
Mar 12 at 17:26