Tourist visa after 10 year ban

[randomstairs 309]

It's hard for Mexican citizens to get a visitor visa, especially with less than super strong ties to Mexico. Some regularly visit their extended families in the US but never overstay - those cases are easier. In your case you overstayed as an adult and even though the bar is over, it will likely be added to other unfavorable factors. However, if you are honest (as you seem to be here) AND if you convince the CO that your travel plans do not include overstaying again, you may just get it. It's tough but, as others said, the only way to know for sure is to give it a try. Best of luck! 

[BenevolentSith 6]

True. It's very stark how the two neighbors are treated when it comes to entry into the US. Canadian citizens have the easiest access of non-immigrant entry into the US, whereas Mexicans have it very hard (even though Mexican citizens can already visit so many other countries like Canada, EU, UK, etc without visas).

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

4 hours ago, ConOfficer said:

He said he was deported over 10 years ago, so he does not need a waiver. The 10 year bar has expired.

 

OP, I think most officers would give you a visa if everything you're stating is true. A long time has passed. International travel shows you're pretty successful. Would someone give up a solid profession to work illegally in the U.S? Doubt it. 

 

You're not at any greater risk of being denied entry at the border. I write something like "10 year bar has expired" on the visa so the CBP officer knows I considered any ineligibility. 

 

Suerte

OP needs a waiver because of the deportation itself. Had he (or she I'm not sure) left on his/her own accord and served out the 10-year ban, a waiver would not be needed. The ban is served, yes. But the waiver is still needed for the deportation, not the overstay.

[randomstairs 309]

1 hour ago, BenevolentSith said:

True. It's very stark how the two neighbors are treated when it comes to entry into the US. Canadian citizens have the easiest access of non-immigrant entry into the US, whereas Mexicans have it very hard (even though Mexican citizens can already visit so many other countries like Canada, EU, UK, etc without visas).

Yes, although Mexican citizens do qualify for TN visas unlike the non-neighbors. TN visas are pretty good, especially if you're in STEM.  

[BenevolentSith 6]

5 hours ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

OP needs a waiver because of the deportation itself. Had he (or she I'm not sure) left on his/her own accord and served out the 10-year ban, a waiver would not be needed. The ban is served, yes. But the waiver is still needed for the deportation, not the overstay.

If it's 212 a 9 A 10 year bar, then OP is no longer inadmissible, and would no longer require to file I-212.

 

You would be right if it's the lifetime 212 a 9 C bar. The bar is lifetime, and OP can only submit the waiver only after 10 years of being outside of the US.

[BenevolentSith 6]

TN is indeed a very good visa, and where Mexicans have an advantave over other countries. I would argue that TN is even better than other free trade work visas (like E3 and H1B1).

Edited July 24, 2018 by BenevolentSith