Have you overstayed your United States work visa? This is a very serious matter, but you are not alone. Many people overstay their United States work visas every year, either intentionally or accidentally. The United States takes these situations very seriously and there is a list of consequences you may face if you do overstay your visa.
Consequences for overstaying a United States work visa
Consequences to overstaying a United States work visa include:
You may not be able to enter the United States again for three years or ten years, which depends on how long you have overstayed your initial visa.
You may not be able to adjust your status in the United States, which is what you would want to do if you were to marry a United States citizen while living in the United States as a foreign national.
You may have your existing visa voided, and you may not be able to get a new one until you leave the United States and return to your home country.
You may also not be able to apply for an extension of stay or a change of status.
While a serious matter, there are options that you have when you have overstayed your visa. For example, you may be able to apply for a United States waiver depending on the circumstances. Whatever the case, you need to speak to a licensed immigration lawyer as soon as possible in any kind of overstay situation.
We are an award-winning immigration law firm that can help you with your overstay issues. Please contact us at the number above, or contact us using the form on the right for immediate assistance with your case.
President & CEO
Michael Niren
Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.
