Why do they now ask for parent's names on the US ESTA application?
The ESTA application form now asks for parent's names. My parents are both dead, and I am 66 yrs old.
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Parents names were added to the ESTA application last year. The DHS Document on this change states that :
With the addition of the new data elements, the Department is better equipped to identify travelers of interest and distinguish them from legitimate travelers, thereby improving DHS’s security capabilities while also facilitating the entry of lawful visitors. In addition to the enhanced vetting capability, the collection of additional name, dual citizenship, city of birth, home address, telephone number, parents’ names, and national identification number data reduces the likelihood that an applicant with derogatory holdings will be automatically approved for a travel authorization. All of the requested employer data is used to identify ESTA applicants who associate with persons of interest due to law enforcement or security concerns.
It doesn't matter if your parents are alive or dead - the question is still relevant and should be answered.
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Why does ESTA ask for parents names?
All of the requested employer data is used to identify ESTA applicants who associate with persons of interest due to law enforcement or security concerns. It doesn't matter if your parents are alive or dead - the question is still relevant and should be answered. This is exactly right.What does family name mean on an application?
family name = last name. given name = first name.Do I need to put my maiden name on my ESTA?
It is quite a simple question and there is no need for your wife to take anything with her except her passport. There is no law that says a person must have their husband's name on their passport. The question is merely asking what names is your wife known by and that would be her maiden name and her married name.What information does an ESTA ask for?
What ESTA Form Questions will I be Asked?- Your Passport Details.
- Your Birth Date, Birth Place and Birth Country.
- Any Additional Citizenships.
- Your Parents' Names.
- Your Contact Details.
- Your Work Details.
- Travel Details.
- Emergency Contact Details.
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