I overstayed in US for over 9 years. When can I apply for a visa again?
I came to the US in 2002 on a tourist visa after I got my US visa multiple entry in the Philippines. I was able to find a job in the US and stayed for over 9 years. I had no bad record and worked under the table since I cannot pay taxes. I returned home to the Philippines in 2011.
Now I'm working in the middle east for 4 years and thinking of applying and going back to the US again for a visit. What are the odds of me getting a visa and being able to leave?
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Worth noting that as far as I know paying taxes in the US is independent of your legal status and you should have paid them. In fact you are very likely in more trouble for not paying your taxes than for overstaying. You should get your tax issue sorted (with a competent lawyer) before setting foot in the US ever again as this could get you in jail while your overstay is likely met with just a ban!
I even think it is likely that officers would question you about how you managed to live in the US for 9 years if you were to come back. Your tax issue could easily surface and get you into deep trouble.
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Can I come back to the US if I overstayed?
Overstays & Unlawful Presence If you enter the United States with a valid visa (for example, a tourist or student visa) and overstay by less than 180 days, your visa will be considered void and you'll need to get a new visa in your home country if you want to come back to the United States.What happens if you overstay your visa for 10 years?
What are the consequences of overstaying my visa? You can face removal proceedings (deportation), a 3-year bar, a 10-year bar, or a permanent bar depending on the amount of unlawful presence you have accrued and your conditions.Who is eligible to adjust status even after a visa overstay?
Conclusion. If your relative is an immediate relative (spouse, unmarried minor child, or parent of a U.S. citizen) who is currently in the United States with a visa overstay, you can generally file Form I-130 as long it is filed concurrently with Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status.Can I adjust status if I overstayed?
You can adjust your status even if you overstayed your visa \u2013 as long as you originally entered the U.S. with a valid visa or visa waiver.What is a Visa Overstay? Consequences and Solutions to Over staying a Visa
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According to this site and other similar ones, you're facing a 10 year ban unless you have special circumstances such as being married to a US citizen. For further information, I suggest you contact a competent immigration lawyer. There are many you can find with a simple online search who may be able to assess your specific situation further for free or a small fee.
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