Overstayed SEVIS "authorized early withdrawal"

[Eric2018 0]

Hello all!

 

I'm a Canadian citizen on the F-1 Student Visa. Unfortunately, I was recently granted the "authorized early withdrawal" on my SEVIS due to some personal reason from my school and was given 15 day grace period to depart. I must leave the U.S. by Feb. 6th, 2018, however,  there were a few complications with moving and my apartment, so my time was delayed. I didn't leave the country until Feb. 8th, 2018. Which also means I overstayed in the U.S. by 2 days. I was invited to a friend's wedding on Feb. 24th, I plan on re-entering the U.S. on the 22nd, is it possible for me to re-enter the U.S. with a B-2 Visa?

Edited February 10, 2018 by Eric2018

[Roel 7,192]

Doubtful.

[geowrian 22,337]

Canadian with a B-2...why do you have/need a B-2 visa instead of entering on your passport?

 

Technically you should have no past unlawful presence as students are admitted as D/S, but CBP will consider any past abuse of privileges when determining if you are at risk of violating status again. The officer has the final say. It's impossible to know what they will decide beforehand.

 

Are you entering by land or air? If air, I would suggest going through a airport with preclearance just in case (https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/operations/preclearance).

Edited February 10, 2018 by geowrian