Overstaying issue!!

[JaiJawan]

Hi ‘B1 visa gurus’,

I am in a dilemma regarding my B1 visa issue. I am a Canadian landed immigrant currently living in Toronto. I have my own successful business here. I will need to visit USA for a business related trip for about 7 days.

Earlier to that, I was living in US on H1B visa. I overstayed the date on my H1B and I-94 by 32 days since i had to windup my stuff in US and was in the process of moving to Canada permanently.

1) How bad will this affect my chances of getting a b1 visa?

2) I have all the business related documents in order.

3) Can i afford to omit this "32 days" in my B1 visa application?

I would appreciate it very much if anyone can throw some light on my predicament.

Thanks and regards,

Jai .
Canada.

 

[meowmeow]

It is always better to tell the truth bcos they can easily find it.
check this link
http://www.murthy.com/ukoldrec.html

You can explain to them about the overstay.

 

[JaiJawan]

Thanks much.

Thanks.. meowmeow

I guess your are right..i certainly do have my reasons for overstaying by 32 days..but will those be convincing?

any ideas..or any suggestions on "more convincing arguments"?

If you do, please email me at jaijawan@hotmail.com
I very much look forward to hearing your suggestions.

thanks,

jai