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This is then known as the hardship waiver? Is that waiver different than the one that you can file as forgiveness for your overstay?

Thanks. So despite the 10 year ban, they can file? Is it required to also file a waiver at this time, or what is the exact process? Sorry for the stupid question, but is the 10 year ban actually in their system?

By immediate family I mean brother (USC), parents (LPR) and spouse (USC). Any good information regarding this?

I see. I'm reading mixed things about these type of cases. Does this also apply if you are married to a USC?

I absolutely knew it may impose consequences. However, there has been so many opinions whether students admitted with D/S on their passport would accrue unlawful presence. Concerning USC petitioning: my immediate family now wants to take the step to petition for me. There also seems to be a policy that came out in 2022 that people who have gotten a ban may serve the ban INSIDE the US. What do you know about the waivers?

Hello all, I entered the US in 2016 on a F1 visa. I have during this time gotten a degree, and traveled in and out of the US without any issues (originally from Europe). After arriving the last time back in the US in dec 2019 to start completing my second degree in Jan 2020, covid-19 pandemic hit and caused a total lockdown in California. Since I have an immediate family member who is a USC, I stayed with him to continue my studies until Fall 2020. Due to the pandemic and a close death of another USC family member in our family, I ended up not being able to continue my studies and my student visa was terminated. So, against my better judgement I ended up overstaying until July 2022 and departing on my own. This week, I went to the US Embassy to apply for a B1/B2 visa in order to see my family. I brought all required documents to show my ties to my home country and everything else that was needed. Upon meeting the consular officer, she took one look at my profile, asked about my previous history in the US. She did neither ask or look at any of my documents I had brought. When she asked about my terminated student visa, I answered truthfully. She then rolled her eyes at me. I felt so humiliated. Then she typed a bunch of things on the keyboard, printed a paper and told me the B1/B2 visa was denied, and verbally told me I had a 10 year bar and they can reassess my situation in 2032. She also handed me a paper of the bar saying crossed out "alien unlawfully present". Visa journey fam, What can I do? What is my next step? Thank you