Overstaying grace period and reentering on an ESTA

My visa got cut short, and I kept my original plans which ended over a week after the grace period. I then reapplied for a visa, was granted one, and visited another few times. My visa is no longer valid and I would like to travel on an ESTA. Will I have any problems?

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Best Answer

You can certainly try applying for an ESTA, making sure to answer all of the questions truthfully.

If your ESTA is approved, then you are free to travel to the US. If your ESTA is refused then you will need to apply for a visa.

As is always the case, having an approved ESTA (or even Visa) is not a guarantee that you will be allowed enter the country, but almost certainly you will have no problems presuming you answered the questions in the ESTA application truthfully.

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What happens if you overstay your ESTA by one day?

Consequences of overstaying Overstaying (even for 1 day!) under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) or with any other Visa Type may result in serious consequences: If the visitor accrues unlawful overstay under the Visa Waiver Program, the visitor will be permanently barred from the program.

Can I reenter the US after overstaying?

If you overstayed for less than 180 days, leaving the U.S. will not trigger any bars to reentry. And if you have a visa that's still valid, there's nothing to stop you from booking travel to the United States.

Do I need a waiver if I overstayed my visa?

Automatic Visa Revocation After Overstay of Any LengthThere is no waiver or forgiveness for this. But if you did, in fact, submit an application to USCIS for a change or extension of status before the departure date, and USCIS eventually grants it, none of your overstay will count against you.

Can I stay in US after grace period?

The final date you can stay in the U.S. is the \u201cadmit until\u201d date on your Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record. By law, you cannot enter and leave the U.S. during your grace period. Once you leave the U.S., your grace period terminates.

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