ESTA question on employment - America/Canada Discussion Forum, Holiday Forums

ESTA question on employment

AnnaM

2018-01-15 09:54:14

Hi, I am brand new and hopefully I have put this question in the right area.
Not been to the US for years, was looking at the questions on the ESTA website.
it now asks are you employed or previous employment.
i have been a Carer to my husband for many years, so have technically not had a job in years.

infact, my last place of work has long gone! So if I answer Yes they want to know my old place of work. Does anyone know if you can actually write in Carer, Homemaker. I’m worried if I write no employment even previous it will be rejected.

also, if you are retired what would you put?
many thanks

Glynis HT Admin

2018-01-15 10:38:14

Hi Anita & :welcome

If you are retired Anna then I'd have thought that was fine. Plenty of retired people travel.

They will be more interested in criminal convictions at entry I would have thought & as long if you have enough funds to support yourself during your visit.

Until someone with more knowledge gets back to you THIS SITE appears to be helpful.

Edited by Fiona 2018-01-17 20:43:35

AnnaM

2018-01-15 11:18:45

Thanks for your input, My worry is if I put No to the question as technically I don’t havea paid job, the computer will think, how can this person afford the holiday and decline the application.
I over worry, they should have a box to add other details.
Thanks for the nice welcome 🙋🏻

Lance Chambers

2018-01-15 11:23:49

This is not the case - they are more concerned with a criminal record as opposed to what you are asking.

L

AnnaM

2018-01-15 11:44:48

They also want to know your parents names? My only unclear thought with the other question, why previous job? Some retired people may have retired in their early fifties.

Fiona

2018-01-15 11:44:52

Anna- if you look at that section, the only compulsory part is "do you have a current or previous employer".
Nobody needs to fill in further details. I wouldn't worry.

I have no recollection of this section when I filled it in last year.
One tip- print out your ESTA and take it with you. My husband had problems when there was a glitch and at passport control he was told he didn't have an esta. The proof of the esta made sure they could check online. They weren't interested before that.

Edited by Fiona 2018-01-17 20:44:11

Fiona

2018-01-15 11:51:11

Parents names are pretty normal information needed in any visas. Don't overworry. :),
Where are you off to?

AnnaM

2018-01-15 12:22:17

Hi Fiona, I’ve decided to do a tour called The Golden West starting point is LA.
Have to get Carer’s in for my hubby as it’s nearly 3 weeks long.
I do over worry, my concern was to say I didn’t have a previous employer!

Thanks for your thoughts on this

Fiona

2018-01-15 13:56:02

Is that the Cosmos one? Haven't been to LA but have been to San Francisco and Las Vegas. Love them both.
I can understand you worrying but you deserve a great break!

AnnaM

2018-01-16 17:55:00

Hi Fiona, yes it’s with Cosmos, I initially wanted to do the Canadian Rockies tour with the rail tour. But the single supplement was really high! They had no single share on the system. So next choice was the tour of California.

Fiona

2018-01-16 19:19:00

America/Canada Discussion Forum

Post a Reply

Get the best deals!

from our cruise, ski and holiday partners