When do you have to give the number they give you? Does this mean when you get other end that you dont have to queue with green form for ages like last time? Is there anything to print out once you get accepted for proof etc?
When do you have to give the number they give you? Does this mean when you get other end that you dont have to queue with green form for ages like last time? Is there anything to print out once you get accepted for proof etc?
You will still have to queue, the immigration officer will have your details on his screen(well that's the theory) You will need your registration number - just in case.
As of today you should not have to use the green visa waiver form(I-94W) although it seems that it isn't yet certain that everything will be working on their system and there might be a need to carry on using the I-94W for a while.
Presumably we will need to carry on using the blue customs declaration form.
I don't know if anybody was watching BBC Breakfast this morning but there was a representative from the US Embassy on. He was saying that both systems would continue side by side for a while.
He was directly asked what would happen if somebody turned up to fly and hadn't been aware of the need to register. He seemed to skirt around the point and unfortunately wasn't pressed on the point by the presenter.
It does say on the website that they recommend you apply at least 72 hours in advance and that failure to register MAY delay your immigration process on arrival.
Babblin Boo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
It does say on the website that they recommend you apply at least 72 hours in advance and that failure to register MAY delay your immigration process on arrival.
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That's just as vague.
The real question is whether you can even board the flight without having registered. I personally doubt it but who knows? I can't help thinking that this has happened many times today so we might have an answer in tomorrow's press.
Elderly friends of ours saw the item on the news today and asked "What happens if you dont know how to go online or do not have a computer?" I presume the flight ticket agen would help in those circumstances.
Karen
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Elderly friends of ours saw the item on the news today and asked "What happens if you dont know how to go online or do not have a computer?" I presume the flight ticket agen would help in those circumstances[/quote]
I think that is covered in the website's FAQ.
You have to get friends/agent/library etc to do it for you.
I suspect, certainly initially, the Airline will be able to do it for you at check-in, but they wouldn't give that a lot of publicity.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Robert5988
I suspect, certainly initially, the Airline will be able to do it for you at check-in, but they wouldn't give that a lot of publicity.
[/quote]They recommend that it's done at least 72 hours before check-in so I'm not sure how that would work?
blott
The people who booked their ticket should ensure they know about this and apply for them if they go to the agent. If they didnt book their ticket online then I'm guessing they would use the travel agent.
My friend has always had to do this with flights to Australia, they apply for the Visa on your behalf and it costs about £10 and is returned a few days later.
It will just mean your friends going to the agent with their passports (unless you help them at home). After all if they have the werewithall to get the ticket then it should be straightforward enough for them.
Babblin Boo
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Robert5988
I suspect, certainly initially, the Airline will be able to do it for you at check-in, but they wouldn't give that a lot of publicity.
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They recommend that it's done at least 72 hours before check-in so I'm not sure how that would work?
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Blott[/quote] The 72 hours is a recommendation. However there are bound to be people who need to go with virtually no notice, e.g. parents whose child has be injured etc
Similarly there are bound to be people who haven't registered because they simply were not aware - it hasn't rec'd that much publicity. Also there will be Brits living abroad in a country not eligble for Visa waiver who will not have heard of ESTA
I suspect, that they won't turn these people away but that there are contingency plans for 'emergency' clearance.
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