Stayed more than 180 days after OPT expiration, I 94 with D/S, now in France

[kc8523 0]

I entered the US 4 years ago on an F1 visa. The F1 visa in my passport expires on Dec 15th 2013. After completing my program, I was granted a 1 year work permit (OPT). At the end of my OPT (expiration: July 31st 2010), I decided to stay. I left the US on March 18th 2011. Upon leaving, I forgot to turn in my I-94(which specifies "D/S" on it) and I still have it in possession. I am now planning to reenter the US under a Visa Waiver Program, or if not possible, under a B2 visa) in December.

Questions:

• Will I be denied entry, or even banned because I stayed after my OPT? If so, what can I do about it?

• Am I eligible for entry with the Visa Waiver Program or do I have to get a B2?

• What to do with the I94 that I was supposed to turn back and what to tell the Customs if they ask about it at my next entry?

• Will the Customs know that I stayed after my OPT expiration?

• If I am allowed entry, how do I have to proceed to lawfully live in the US? (While I was there, I was trying to get an H1B but didn’t succeed).

Please I need help, I'm desperate to go back to the US

[skiptex 225]

why are you posting same topic different thread....

it was answered in other thread

[Harsh_77 718]

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