Eligibility for a Work Visa After Unlawful Presence
Hey All,
I have overstayed 8+ years in the states but I fall under Unlawful presence (left before turning 19). I am back to my country now and planning to study here after finishing my studies can I right away find a company that I want to work for in the U.S and apply for work Visa. am I eligible? If yes will the Visa officer ask me questions on my overstaying? What If I don't show my overstaying status and just show my college education and my *new passport*
Thanks!
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I have overstayed 8+ years in the states but I fall under Unlawful presence (left before turning 19).
If you overstayed for 180 days or more, that would trigger a three year period of ineligibility.
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I am back to my country now and planning to study here after finishing my studies can I right away find a company that I want to work for in the U.S and apply for work Visa. am I eligible?
Are you presently ineligible to reenter the United States?
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If yes will the Visa officer ask me questions on my overstaying?
I would expect so.
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What If I don't show my overstaying status and just show my college education and my *new passport*
If they know about your overstay, they know about your overstay. I cannot access their computer systems to find out what they do and do not know about you. If you commit fraud to gain entry you risk a permanent bar, so it makes sense to be honest when completing immigration forms and talking to immigration officers.
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I turned 18 on May 2009 and I left on July 13 2009. It's not 180 days so I won't receive a ban right?
What if a company sponsors me from U.S and I have a strong documents but will my overstay effect the sponsor and strong documents ? Can they give me a visa again?
Re: Eligibility for a Work Visa After Unlawful Presence
Since you are not banned, you MAY be granted a visa. Whether you will receive one is the decision of the consular official. The decision will be based on factors other than you having no ban; it will depend on your credentials, your employer and the job offered. Just because you have a job offer is no guarantee that you qualify for a visa.