Hi Rajiv ji,
I transitioned to H1B visa yesterday. I’m planning to apply for a visa stamp early next year. I had a SEVIS termination in 2022 as I worked 54 days beyond my authorized CPT. I exited the USA 19 days after termination and re-entered the next day on a new I-20. Since then I’ve been approved OPT, Stem extension and H1B COS without RFE.
While filing DS- 160, I came across a question ‘ have you ever been unlawfully present, overstayed or otherwise violated the terms of a U.S. visa. I’m afraid if I mark Yes I will have to go through a really long admin processing (221g). Or will I be denied visa?
What happens if I mark no? One of my know have marked no and has never faced any issues as of now. What do you recommend ?
