Previously overstayed US, ESTA denied, is visa likely to be approved? [closed]

My mother used to live and work in the US, as this was up until the mid 90s I was listed on her passport and visa. We left the US in 1994 (I was 5). My mum was unaware at the time that we actually overstayed, we believe by about 2 weeks.

I was delayed in immigration when I came back in 2009 and 2012 for this reason. I was allowed through, probably because of my age at the time. I have since applied for a redress number and managed to enter fine.

We now want to go on holiday with my mum back to America. Problem is we still don't have the exact information on what the overstay period was but clearly there was one due to my issues. I entered "yes" to the relevant question on the ESTA form and so it was of course declined.

The only option is now a visa at the embassy. Has anyone experienced anything similar? How generous are they with issuing visitor visas?

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Can I reapply if my ESTA is denied?

If an ESTA is denied and the travelers circumstances have not changed, a new application will also be denied. If an ESTA is denied and the travelers circumstances have changed, a new application can be submitted, but there are no guarantees the application will be approved.

When you overstay does your visa get canceled?

Automatic Visa Revocation After Overstay of Any Length Even if you have stayed in the United States past the permitted departure date on your I-94 by one day\u2014assuming you didn't file for a change or extension of status before the departure date\u2014your U.S. visa will be automatically voided and cancelled.

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.

Can US visa be approved after rejection?

You can reapply any time after 3 business days following the previous rejection. You don't have to wait for 6 months or longer. However, it is very unlikely that your circumstances would change significantly within 3 days.

My esta got denied and nobody knows why

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