Tourist visa

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I need to make a visit to the United States before the winter.

Will I face any kind of barrier upon applying for a tourist visa especially given my prior experience with the K1?

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

I need to make a visit to the United States before the winter.

Will I face any kind of barrier upon applying for a tourist visa especially given my prior experience with the K1?

What happened with your k-1???

[gimygirl 0]

i think this is all going to depend on if you had an overstay or not. from what i remember you did have one but it was less than 180 days.

i'm really unsure though. they my not issue you one because you've already shown that you had interest in immigrating to the US (via a K1) ... but then on the other hand, you've always shown that since the relationship didn't work out you left the US to return home.

another factor of consideration may be why you want to visit the US. of course this will be between you and the embassy ... but that may play a role. coming to visit a romantic interest, family, friends or having to appear in court to finalize your divorce: all these different scenarios may be looked upon differently when applying for a tourist visa!

*takes a breath* all that being said ... i'm sure meauxna, yodrak, or da mermaid will be along with a more definitive answer for you!! best of luck!!

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I need to make a visit to the United States before the winter.

Will I face any kind of barrier upon applying for a tourist visa especially given my prior experience with the K1?

An overstay of less than 180 days should not trigger a bar on admissibility. An overstay of 181 days would. If I remember correctly, you did not apply for AOS after entering the USA. Had you, it would always be prudent to withdrawn any abandoned petitions prior to application of a non-immigrant visa. (Sort of like doing a little housekeeping )

[meauxna 15]

I'm not going to dredge up your old threads---I'm sure we discussed this at the time and there was considerable confusion over whether or not you have a bar.

It's my understanding that even one day of overstay will disqualify you from using the VWP. Any day after Day 90 from the K-1 entry would be overstay *as I understand it*.

The recomendation at the time was for you to consult with a US immigration attorney with *your specific facts* and get proper advice. I'm not sure I would count on a Consular interpretation of what will be a CBP decision at the border.

A visa is merely permission to show up at the front door and ask to be let in, not a guarantee of entry.

[almaty 19]

I'm not going to dredge up your old threads---I'm sure we discussed this at the time and there was considerable confusion over whether or not you have a bar.

It's my understanding that even one day of overstay will disqualify you from using the VWP. Any day after Day 90 from the K-1 entry would be overstay *as I understand it*.

The recomendation at the time was for you to consult with a US immigration attorney with *your specific facts* and get proper advice. I'm not sure I would count on a Consular interpretation of what will be a CBP decision at the border.

A visa is merely permission to show up at the front door and ask to be let in, not a guarantee of entry.

i agree..that is the best idea then and now

[Aussielad 37]

you will need a tourist visa, and when you go to the consulate for the interview, bring as much evidence as possible to show your ties to there, this will help your case.