What to do about a B1/B2 visa overstay?
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What to do about a B1/B2 visa overstay?
I am a B1B2 visa holder from Egypt. I visited the U.S. about 13 months ago but left 11 months later. This means that I overstayed by approxiamtely 5 months, bearing in mind that I couldn’t do an extension. If I wish to visit again on next in about 5 months, will my visa still allow me? It’s valid for another 3 years.
Asked on May 10, 2017 under Immigration Law, New York
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Most likely not since you had overstayed. IF you have overstayed by more than 180 days, then you will likely be barred from reentry for 3 years; if less than 180 days, you will not be barred, but you many have issued in trying to reenter the US if your visa has not yet been revoked.
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