Checking "Yes" for "Unlawfully Present" on the DS-156

[faust-yusov 103]

Hello - I'm interested if anyone has any experience regarding the procedure following a "yes" to any of the questions in item 38 of the DS-156.

Having previously violated the terms of the VWP, overstaying by 4 days, I was naturally obliged to check "yes" to "Have you ever violated the terms of a U.S. visa, or been unlawfully present in, or deported from, the United States?"

Presumably this will be raised at my interview - will a simple explanation suffice?

Thanks for any help,

f-y.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Honesty is the best policy, if you overstayed then simply say yes.

I was denied entry, told the truth, a little joke was made and the IO moved on. no worries

Good luck

[faust-yusov 103]

Thanks cw

[jkelly07 120]

tell the truth. if you put yes for that question, then be prepared to answer questions at the interview, why you checked yes have proof, and good answers,,,if you lie on saying no then your banded from coming to the us,

[faust-yusov 103]

?

I'm asking about people's experiences with the procedure.

I've given no indication that I plan to be anything less than honest.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

They won't deny your visa because of 4 days overstay