Q1 and ESTA applications
I have a current Q1 visa which is due to expire in December. I plan to travel home in November, whilst I'm there is it possible to apply for an ESTA to travel & holiday in the USA for a few weeks and then return back?
Best Answer
Yes, you can return to the US on the Visa Waiver Program after having left your Q-1 program. Of course you may receive some additional questions from the CBP officer regarding why you have returned so soon.
You are required to reside outside the US for at least one year before you can return in Q-1 status. If you don't intend to return in this status, this is no problem. If you do intend to return in Q-1 status, your brief visit on the VWP will not count against this one year foreign residency requirement (8 CFR 214.2(q)(2)(ii))
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What is Q1 visa for USA?
The Q1 visa is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa for international cultural exchange visitors. In addition to being an employment-oriented program, Q1 nonimmigrants must communicate about their cultural attributes as part of the qualifying exchange program.How do I get a Q1 visa for USA?
How to apply for the Q1 visa?What is an ESTA application?
ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).Who needs ESTA application?
WHO SHOULD APPLY?- You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.
- You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa.
- Your travel is for 90 days or less.
- You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.
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