Overstayed 18 years in the US
I overstayed for 18 years in the US. I had an H1B that expired in 2004 that abled me to get an SSN. The expiration of my H1B wasn't my fault but because of technical reasons. I continued working for different employers and never missed paying and filing for my taxes. I have no criminal record. I'm not in the US any longer. Is it possible or just a suicide for me to apply for a new US visa under my maiden name. If possible, any advice? Thank you
Best Answer
It's just suicide. Forget about visiting the USA any time soon.
Immigration is about you as a person, not about the name or passport you use. Application forms ask about former names and former passports. Lying on an application form to try to get around a ban is the sort of thing that gets you banned for life.
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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 is the penalty for overstaying in USA?
a. The Three Year Bar: Persons who overstay in USA for more than 180 days but less than one year after their authorized period of stay has expired, and who leave the U.S. prior to the institution of removal proceedings, are barred from reentering the U.S. for three years from their date of departure.Can my US visa overstay be forgiven?
Can my U.S. visa overstay be forgiven? Yes, there are cases where the government will forgive your visa overstay, and you can obtain a waiver.Can I become a U.S. citizen if I overstay my visa?
Yes, you can apply for a green card if you overstayed a visa. You can apply to become a green card holder from inside the United States (known as an adjustment of status) or abroad (through consular processing).What is a Visa Overstay? Consequences and Solutions to Over staying a Visa
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