VWP overstayed - what are my chances of a return on the B2?

[tiamaria16]

Hey,

So I overstayed my VWP by 112 days. There was no unavoidable situation, I was just stupid and put my trust in the wrong people.

I consulted a lawyer about getting my VWP extended or getting a new visa and he said yes but then failed to do so. Once I realised I was been taken for a fool I left but I want to return soon.

I know I have to get a B2 Visa and I only want to stay for 2 weeks for a catch up with my friends. I have a full time job now and attend open university so I need to come home for that. I can't afford to lose my job. I have proof with my payslips and they said they would write a letter for my 2 weeks leave. All my family live here so I want to return for them.

I left the US on the 22nd of August and want to return early December. I am a UK citizen if that makes any difference

What are the chances they let me back in? I hope I haven't messed it up completely.

Thanks

 

[BigJoe5]

Hey,

So I overstayed my VWP by 112 days. There was no unavoidable situation, I was just stupid and put my trust in the wrong people.

I consulted a lawyer about getting my VWP extended or getting a new visa and he said yes but then failed to do so. Once I realised I was been taken for a fool I left but I want to return soon.

I know I have to get a B2 Visa and I only want to stay for 2 weeks for a catch up with my friends. I have a full time job now and attend open university so I need to come home for that. I can't afford to lose my job. I have proof with my payslips and they said they would write a letter for my 2 weeks leave. All my family live here so I want to return for them.

I left the US on the 22nd of August and want to return early December. I am a UK citizen if that makes any difference

What are the chances they let me back in? I hope I haven't messed it up completely.

Thanks

You can never again use the VWP and must get an actual visa. You did not reach 180 days of unlawful presence so you are not barred from the U.S.

That said, you have to show VERY strong ties and need to return home because now you have a history of overstaying your visa.

Not impossible but not easy either.

 

[tiamaria16]

Ok thanks,

What else should I show?

I have like payments I must make every month for my car and credit cards etc

I also have my job and a letter from university showing that I attend.

I don't have a lease because I still live at home so I don't know what else to show.

 

[cafeconleche]

Your job and uni are good ties, as are all your contracts and leases. So you're not married with kids? Those would have helped if they were staying back. So, you'll just have to take all these documents and be honest with the interviewing officer (and apologetic). Show that you know you made a mistake. If you have any proof of paying the lawyer to extend your visa, take that. Do you have sufficient funds? Hopefully not a lot of debt? You're just going to have to hope for the best.

 

[oliva]

I would love to hear if you managed to obtain a B-visa under those circumstances. Please report back how it all went down. Thanks so much!