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Hi Hive,
Just wanted to see if anyone has similar situation/experience with entry to US (LAX specifically).
What I have :
1. I hold a multiple entry B1/2 - visa on my non-VWP passport [Passport A] - (both passport and visa are current (expires in say, 9 years time, valid for travel)
2. I have also recently acquired Australian passport [Passport B] very recently in the last few months.
(Both passports have the same name and DOB)
What I want:
1. I would like to travel on my Australian passport for the reason being that I would want to make use of the Mobile Passport Control to fast-track immigration at LAX.
What my problem is :
1. I am not sure if I can apply for an ESTA on my Australian passport [Passport B] as I currently hold a visitor visa on Passport A - given the precondition to apply for an ESTA is not holding a visitor visa.
So, my question :
1. Can I apply for an ESTA with Australian Passport? - My concern is having an ESTA rejected then I will forever be damned whenever I want to travel to US, which means going to the consulate, applying for a visa etc etc...and I do not live in a capital city where there is a visa-processing consulate (so more time, money wasted)
2. If I can't, can I enter US with my Australian Passport however, using the B1 visa I have been approved for on Passport B?
3. What are my options for MPC given my slightly tricky situation?
I have emailed CBP for some clarification but thought I pick the brains of the community here as well.
Just wanted to see if anyone has similar situation/experience with entry to US (LAX specifically).
What I have :
1. I hold a multiple entry B1/2 - visa on my non-VWP passport [Passport A] - (both passport and visa are current (expires in say, 9 years time, valid for travel)
2. I have also recently acquired Australian passport [Passport B] very recently in the last few months.
(Both passports have the same name and DOB)
What I want:
1. I would like to travel on my Australian passport for the reason being that I would want to make use of the Mobile Passport Control to fast-track immigration at LAX.
What my problem is :
1. I am not sure if I can apply for an ESTA on my Australian passport [Passport B] as I currently hold a visitor visa on Passport A - given the precondition to apply for an ESTA is not holding a visitor visa.
So, my question :
1. Can I apply for an ESTA with Australian Passport? - My concern is having an ESTA rejected then I will forever be damned whenever I want to travel to US, which means going to the consulate, applying for a visa etc etc...and I do not live in a capital city where there is a visa-processing consulate (so more time, money wasted)
2. If I can't, can I enter US with my Australian Passport however, using the B1 visa I have been approved for on Passport B?
3. What are my options for MPC given my slightly tricky situation?
I have emailed CBP for some clarification but thought I pick the brains of the community here as well.
