[pct-l] Visa Question

[patrick griffith]

Hi Tracy + all,
Thanks for the confirmation about the visa issue. I havent thought that far ahead when it comes to an extension. I think i'm going to wait until I'm on the trail and have a better idea of when i'll be finishing. Hopefully I will finish the PCT, and then continue travelling, and probably outside of the US. I haven't a flight or other transport booked yet so I don't quite know what I'm going to say to the immigration people in San Deigo when they ask about proof that I will leave the US, I think I'm just going to bring proof of funds and hope that's suffcient.
If I find out more about the extension I will make sure I post it.
Patrick

> From: tfisher9 at hotmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:24:13 +0000
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Visa Question
> 
> Hi Patrick,
>  
> I too am guessing you don't have to fill out the ESTA application. When you read on the governmental website who ESTA is aimed, at it seems specific to non-visa holders and only to Visa Waiver people. As you've already gone through a much more rigorous and expensive authorization path in getting your B-2 visa I would think that this is your authorization to enter the US.
>  
> On another related topic, how soon do you plan to apply for your extension (the I-539) beyond the 6 month limit to your stay, or are you planning to do the hike within 6 months? Do you know anyone who has ever applied for an extension?
> 
> Tracy 
> 
>  
> > From: patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:43:51 +0100
> > Subject: [pct-l] Visa Question
> > 
> > 
> > Hi All,
> > I have a quick question for all you non US PCTers. I have my B1/2 visa, and booked my flight, but am I still required to fill in the ESTA? I'm guessing not but I don't want to arrive at the airport and be refused for something so trivial. Does anyone know what to do here, or can anyone speak from experience?
> > Cheers
> > Patrick 
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