Uwp overstay : worried

[Tt0 0]

I entered the US under the Visa Waiver Program and is likely to be overstaying my visa. I know it's illegal, I know about the 10 year ban. I am sorry.

My question is, I am worried that the ICE will come search for me. I am not going to work, or get in trouble with the law. Will they come hunt me down at my house?

[ChrisNina27 3]

if you're not going to work then why did you overstay?

[canadian_wife 1,827]

IF you are that worried and have not yet overstayed, as your said you are 'likely' to, why not just return home like you said you would?

Good luck

[mrskvelasco 30]

No point in staying if you are not going to work

[Alaska2012 462]

So why stay?

[Tt0 0]

Hi, thanks for all your responses

To make my story simple, I have a family member who's scheduled to have multiple surgeries in a hospital.

One in August (which is why I entered using my vwp) one in Decemeber (which I would've overstayed) one more in May/June next year.

I just want to be by her side during this time, I know it is illegal, I have a source of income from my homeland. I am worried that I will be deported and left with no chance to see her

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

I entered the US under the Visa Waiver Program and is likely to be overstaying my visa. I know it's illegal, I know about the 10 year ban. I am sorry.

My question is, I am worried that the ICE will come search for me. I am not going to work, or get in trouble with the law. Will they come hunt me down at my house?

Could they hunt you down at your house? Yes, it is possible, but not likely probable as you will be sharing status with the other 11 million illegals here in the USA. ICE these days normally only goes after higher visible illegals, but it's not unheard of for them to catch low-profile illegals and deport them within accordance of the law.

What I would suggest you do is, if you can, go back to your home country before you overstay your visa. Stay out for a month and return when your relative is due for her operation.

If you are overstayed by even a day, your VWP privilege can be revoked forever. Once you overstay, you cannot even adjust status. Why would you risk deportation, a 10 year ban, and a loss of your VWP privilege just to stay in the USA without a job?

Maybe you can ask for an extension, but I think that would result in a loss of your VWP privilege, and you would need a tourist visa to come back, but at least you wont get a ban.

Edited November 5, 2015 by Mike-eeh and Odie

[Alaska2012 462]

Isn't it better to leave now and then return when you are permitted? Then to never be able to come visit again? Never is a very long time....

[Tt0 0]

Could they hunt you down at your house? Yes, it is possible, but not likely probable as you will be sharing status with the other 11 million illegals here in the USA. ICE these days normally only goes after higher visible illegals, but it's not unheard of for them to catch low-profile illegals and deport them within accordance of the law.

What I would suggest you do is, if you can, go back to your home country before you overstay your visa. Stay out for a month and return when yoru relative is due for her operation.

If you are overstayed by even a day, your VWP privilege can be revoked forever. Once you overstay, you cannot even adjust status. Why would you risk deportation, a 10 year ban, and a loss of your VWP privilege just to stay in the USA without a job?

Thank you very much mikee.

I just added some info, there're multiple surgeries of my loved one here in US. Aug, Dec, May/June if she can make it

She's my girlfriend and obviously, she isn't in the right shape to get married to me (and apply for residency.)

I understand the ban, I apologize and I know I violated the law in US. I just don't want to be deported and left her here alone. What make it more likely to be deport (and I will try avoiding that)

[Tt0 0]

Could they hunt you down at your house? Yes, it is possible, but not likely probable as you will be sharing status with the other 11 million illegals here in the USA. ICE these days normally only goes after higher visible illegals, but it's not unheard of for them to catch low-profile illegals and deport them within accordance of the law.

What I would suggest you do is, if you can, go back to your home country before you overstay your visa. Stay out for a month and return when yoru relative is due for her operation.

If you are overstayed by even a day, your VWP privilege can be revoked forever. Once you overstay, you cannot even adjust status. Why would you risk deportation, a 10 year ban, and a loss of your VWP privilege just to stay in the USA without a job?

Thank you very much mikee.

I just added some info, there're multiple surgeries of my loved one here in US. Aug, Dec, May/June if she can make it

She's my girlfriend and obviously, she isn't in the right shape to get married to me (and apply for residency.)

I understand the ban, I apologize and I know I violated the law in US. I just don't want to be deported and left her here alone. What make it more likely to be deport (and I will try avoiding that)

[Tt0 0]

I have 2 options

1.I can return home, and come in a really short period of time (less than a month) using the vwp again or B1? cause the surgery is in December

2. Sorry for the illegal issue. I understand what I am doing is wrong, but I am hoping some advices for me what can I do with my situation. Are there any options out there? And I am scared to be deported and leave the girl

I understand all replies are from nice people and I know I am taking this risk. But I guess I value this girl more than being ban from entering US.

Edited November 5, 2015 by Tt0

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Advising you to do something illegal is against the rules of the forum. Don't expect responses that will encourage you to break the laws.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

I have 2 options

1.I can return home, and come in a really short period of time (less than a month) using the vwp again or B1? cause the surgery is in December

2. Sorry for the illegal issue. I understand what I am doing is wrong, but I am hoping some advices for me what can I do with my situation. Are there any options out there? And I am scared to be deported and leave the girl

I understand all replies are from nice people and I know I am taking this risk. But I guess I value this girl more than being ban from entering US.

1. Not likely but stranger things have happened.

2. No. Just no

[Georgia16 2,858]

What if she recovers totally from being sick and you guys want to be together but can't because you won't leave for a couple of weeks so everything if legal?? You are not doing anything good for her or yourself. Go home and come back legally on VWP again before december.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

Thank you very much mikee.

I just added some info, there're multiple surgeries of my loved one here in US. Aug, Dec, May/June if she can make it

She's my girlfriend and obviously, she isn't in the right shape to get married to me (and apply for residency.)

I understand the ban, I apologize and I know I violated the law in US. I just don't want to be deported and left her here alone. What make it more likely to be deport (and I will try avoiding that)

1. Call the Department of Homeland Security and explain your situation. Perhaps you can get an extension on your VWP that will allow you to stay longer. Like I said, if granted it makwe revoke your VWP privileges but you may not get a ban either. From that point only a Tourist Visa would be your route.

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2. Go home. Stay out a month until her operation. Return to the USA and be there for her, then leave a few weeks later. Stay out of the USA a few months then return. I know it's difficult, given your situation, but losing your VWP privilege will be a hassle in the future. I suggest discussing your situation with your girlfriend and see what she thinks.

As for removal proceedings if you overstay, I cannot give you advice on how to avoid deportation as I am a US Citizen and never really had to worry about that. However I can say that lots of illegal immigrants get deported sooner or later depending on ICE's work load.