Question about overstay

[toshjoshtt 0]

Hi guys

in 2007, i was in usa for 3 months + 60 days under vwp.

I know the consequences about overstay are :

- between 180 days/ 1 year = not allowed for 3 years

- more than 1 year = 10 years

- less than 180 days = obligation Visa , no more vwp.

I will plan to go to usa this summmer for vacation.

I will ask VISA B2 to my embassy. I dont know how long i want to stay yet. one month or two? ( no I am not asking u lol )

I have a question about what it can happen once in usa:

When I go with a visa , the border officer will send me automatically to an office for interview and check/debate if i can enter?

or it depends, just asking me about the overstay and say like " dont try again or u are done" ?

I went 5 times in usa, it was my first problem I got in 2007 ( coz i had to help someone who got problems and i couldn't resist or say no , yeah it was a girl)

i think i will buy return ticket to prove I want to go back to france, not staying... ( well, it doesnt mean it proves it but maybe it can be positive)

I didnt stay "that" long .. if they allow a guy after 10 years to enter, why i stress for my 60 days .. but we never know ...

do u think coz the overstay, and getting a visa, i should stay just few weeks instead of months?

any guys who got experience about interview coz overstay?

I really hope if i have the visa I can enter without problem !

thanks

[toshjoshtt 0]

something I was wondering : the fact to change passport, meaning getting new passport number, how can they know about the overstay?

[milimelo 4,481]

something I was wondering : the fact to change passport, meaning getting new passport number, how can they know about the overstay?

It's all in the system - your full names, DOB, addresses. You're usually required to bring all old passports with you to visa interview. And yes, your overstay does matter - 60 days is certainly too much - they mind even if it is just one (1) DAY! - had you not overstayed, you could've still used VWP - now that's never an option for you as you don't care enough to follow the rules for entry without a visa.

[toshjoshtt 0]

what's the point of your post seriously? i know if i had not overstayed i could have used the vwp....

respect rules, yes i agree but u didnt know my situation there ...

i didnt ask a moral opinion just a feedback about experience but thanks ...

[Krikit 1,164]

When I go with a visa , the border officer will send me automatically to an office for interview and check/debate if i can enter?

or it depends, just asking me about the overstay and say like " dont try again or u are done" ?

It's likely you'll be refused entry. Or you may not even get that far because they may not issue you a visa.

something I was wondering : the fact to change passport, meaning getting new passport number, how can they know about the overstay?

You would have received an arrival/departure record (I-94) when you entered the country. At some point in your departure it would have been removed and the date of your departure recorded.

[Boiler 45,519]

First you need to get a B2 Visa.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

You are mistaken.

Yes, once you overstayed you will need a B2 in order to enter the US again. But, if you have a history of overstay, it is very unlikely that they will issue you a B2 visa. Keep in mind, many people who have a perfect background have a lot of problems to get a B2 in the fist place, because the consular people are drilled to assume that the person seeking a tourist visa will overstay. In your case it's a given. In fact, if you overstayed for 60 days, I'm willing to bet that you won't get a non-immigrant visa to the US anytime soon. That has nothing to do with a bar; that's plain and simple the discretion of the consular officers.