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 My visa is no longer valid and I would like to travel on an ESTA.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?
us-visa-waiver-program overstaying
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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 My visa is no longer valid and I would like to travel on an ESTA.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?
us-visa-waiver-program overstaying
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
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asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
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What has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27
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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 My visa is no longer valid and I would like to travel on an ESTA.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?
us-visa-waiver-program overstaying
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
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 My visa is no longer valid and I would like to travel on an ESTA.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?
us-visa-waiver-program overstaying
us-visa-waiver-program overstaying
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
edited Jun 9 '16 at 20:53
Zach Lipton
61.4k11187246
61.4k11187246
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
asked Jun 9 '16 at 20:49
joshuajoshua
211
211
5
What has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27
add a comment |
5
What has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27
5
5
What has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27
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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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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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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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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.
answered Jun 9 '16 at 21:12
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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 has changed that you don't need a visa and are able to use Visa Waiver Program?
– DJClayworth
Jun 9 '16 at 21:05
What do you mean "My visa got cut short"? Visas are only for entry. How long you can stay in the US is determined by the date on your I-94 and the conditions of your status. Also, since you are saying "grace period", are you talking about F or J status? Those have "grace periods" after finishing the program; other statuses are admitted until a certain fixed date.
– user102008
Jun 10 '16 at 8:27