Overstay less 180 days vwp

[MacUK 983]

You will never be able to use VWP again.

I'm on my second new passport since I screwed up my own VWP privileges, I'm still ineligible.

When your ESTA application asks if you've ever violated a US visa or VWP, how will you answer?

Hint: lying could get you banned from the US for life.

I felt I had good reason to overstay my own VWP, I was wrong.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,387]

If you are filing for a spousal visa, this overstay won't stop you from getting it. But if you lie about the overstay (on an ESTA or visa application, for example), you'll get a ban for misrepresentation.

[az2014 381]

Not sure why people mention what will you answer on a new ESTA application as you will not get to that stage. ESTA is only for eligible applicants of the VWP.

You are no longer eligible to use the VWP. Thats it. No ifs or buts.

You need a visa if you want to travel again to the USA.

[canadian_wife 1,808]

not quite

Fantastic! If you already know the system (which obviously you don't since you can't grasp simple concepts of deciphering between YOU and your passport as to which/whom overstayed) then why are you on here asking for advice.

Good luck

[EM_Vandaveer 2,387]

Not sure why people mention what will you answer on a new ESTA application as you will not get to that stage. ESTA is only for eligible applicants of the VWP.

You are no longer eligible to use the VWP. Thats it. No ifs or buts.

You need a visa if you want to travel again to the USA.

He can fill out an ESTA application if he wants. When he does, it will be denied. He thinks he can use VWP. In order to enter under VWP, one has to have an ESTA. He won't get one.

[belinda63 3,020]

Since you aren't getting the answers you want go ahead and try to use ESTA. And when you get caught and are never allowed in the US again don't come running to us complaining about how unfair it is that you got caught lying.

Your claim that you aren't the same person is ridiculous. Changing your name or getting divorced/married does not change who you are. I got married after I served out on my felony. Does that mean that I became a new person and have no criminal record? I got divorced after a civil action was filed against me. Does that mean the court action no longer applies because I am now a new person?

[ManCharsey 254]

Yes the little bills I had.. stayed the longest I could. We planned to file for aos but health forced me to go back.

How can the passports be linked when I've a new name now and new passport? The only thing I can think of them knowing it's me is my biometrics (fingerprints at poe).

You obviously don't understand how biometrics work. Your biometric information is what matters, forget about your passport and any new numbers it has. You're the same person and any violations and punishments carries on even when you have new travel documents. The US knows when you have a new passport. Don't try to misrepresent and get banned for life.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,387]

Since you aren't getting the answers you want go ahead and try to use ESTA. And when you get caught and are never allowed in the US again don't come running to us complaining about how unfair it is that you got caught lying.

Your claim that you aren't the same person is ridiculous. Changing your name or getting divorced/married does not change who you are. I got married after I served out on my felony. Does that mean that I became a new person and have no criminal record? I got divorced after a civil action was filed against me. Does that mean the court action no longer applies because I am now a new person?

Not to mention that one has to list "other names used" on an ESTA or visa application.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Yes the little bills I had.. stayed the longest I could. We planned to file for aos but health forced me to go back.

How can the passports be linked when I've a new name now and new passport? The only thing I can think of them knowing it's me is my biometrics (fingerprints at poe).

So with a new name and a new passport, you are a new person? Must work great for international criminals. Just change your name and get a new passport, you get a new identity to travel. Gee, I wonder if the US Government has figured that out yet?

YOU HAVE TO DISCLOSE YOUR FORMER NAME. YOUR FINGERPRINTS DON'T CHANGE.

You are not a new person with a new name and a new identity. YOU ARE YOU! YOUR TWO NAMES AND IDENTITIES ARE ONE. It doesn't matter if you get a new passport with a new name. When the US Government gets your fingerprints and matches it up with your old identity, then they will know the two identities is for one person. You will be done if you are caught lying that you never overstayed.

Try to outsmart the US Government and lie about your overstay, then you put yourself at risk for a lifetime ban.

Edited June 21, 2016 by aaron2020

[az2014 381]

He can fill out an ESTA application if he wants. When he does, it will be denied. He thinks he can use VWP. In order to enter under VWP, one has to have an ESTA. He won't get one.

Errr no.

Look at the eligibility requirements for VWP.

He does not meet them. No eligibility = no ESTA.

[JFH 12,189]

It's like when your credit card expires and the bank sends you a new one. You're not a new customer. Still the same customer just with a different number. Doesn't wipe out the debt on the previous card or change your credit score.

It's not the passport that overstayed but the person. And that person is still you.

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

Nog entirely correct. I've a new surname and my country gives new passport numbers so my passport number is not the same for each passport. I would like to hope that makes me able to go on vwp. I've a very heartfelt reason for overstay but I know the usa doesn't care. Don't know if a doctors paper may help (from psychiatrist due to miscarriages)

Passport number will be linked...either way you need to list you maiden and married name...

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

not quite when I get my new passport or are you talking about my fingerprints?

Are you for real...its the information age your passport IF the number does indeed change will

Be linked to the old on since you have to turn the old one in.

The passports will be linked and you will need to list any and all names you have had...

And you will have to be printed upon Entry...you cannot get around it.

[Shauneg 762]

Lol.

[NinjaMax 14]

It is purely up to the CBP officers what they want to do with you, it will be tougher if you are flying in from other countries outside NA.

I know friends and family who have stayed successfully for over a year and other times 6-9 months without any issues, they never got a bar and been able to travel without a visa.