Overstaying + K-1

[NinjaMax 14]

Has anyone had experienced overstaying tourist visa by a month or two and have no issues receiving a k-1?

ive read on the embassy reviews that some people have overstayed previous visas and the consulate officer didnt think anything of it.

[MUXAGIRL 69]

Have you overstayed the b1/b2 visa or are you planning to?

There is of course penalty for touris visa overstay, applies if the overstay exceeds 180 days.

[NinjaMax 14]

Have you overstayed the b1/b2 visa or are you planning to?

There is of course penalty for touris visa overstay, applies if the overstay exceeds 180 days.

yes i have, but ive read from the embassy reviews on this site that some people were unaffected by their overstay.

this makes no sense to me, my intent is to immigrate to the US and live with my fiance, why should it matter?

Many people adjust status from tourist visas and get documents aswell

Edited June 8, 2015 by NinjaMax

[MUXAGIRL 69]

If your overstay is less than six months, you are okay. Penalty applies when overstay exceeds that.

[NinjaMax 14]

If your overstay is less than six months, you are okay. Penalty applies when overstay exceeds that.

not from what ive read, im asking for someone who has gone through this already and need their opinion on the matter.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

What the other poster mentioned is the correct info if it's less then 180 don't worry about it too much .

[NinjaMax 14]

What the other poster mentioned is the correct info if it's less then 180 don't worry about it too much .

it is more than 180 days but there was a case for someone using the montreal embassy where the officer did not care

thats why i am wondering if anyone else experienced this

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

it is more than 180 days but there was a case for someone using the montreal embassy where the officer did not care

thats why i am wondering if anyone else experienced this

then yes you have a ban and are considered illegally here . Usually people have experience with this but aren't necessarily going for a k1 visa it's more commonly seen with spouse visas . Considering you'll have to return to Canada for the interview your going to get smacked with a ban as soon as you leave .

[NinjaMax 14]

then yes you have a ban and are considered illegally here . Usually people have experience with this but aren't necessarily going for a k1 visa it's more commonly seen with spouse visas . Considering you'll have to return to Canada for the interview your going to get smacked with a ban as soon as you leave .

thats not true as i know of many canadians that stay longer than 6 months and have no problem coming back including my dad, i am looking for others experiences with the interview stage as ive asked in my original post.

[sandra3711 52]

I have a hard time seeing how you can make a statement that overstaying by more than 180 days won't have any consequences? It even asks you in the DS-160 that you need to submit with your K1 visa if you have overstayed more than 180 days, that you need to check. I'm sure your interviewer will inquire about your situation, as it's a pretty serious overstay if you managed to be in the country for 6 months or longer..

[Cody and Daisy 373]

If you want more "experienced" posters because you don't believe what's already been said then you should report your topic to be moved to the Canadian forum.

Easier to get answers from Canadians there.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

OP you seem to already have all of the answers by saying that you know people who have no problem returning after an overstay. So why ask the question?

[NinjaMax 14]

OP you seem to already have all of the answers by saying that you know people who have no problem returning after an overstay. So why ask the question?

because thats not my question if you read the original post, i asked if anyone had any experience at the interview stage getting a k-1 with a tourist overstay.

[Dave&Roza 748]

--Moved to Canadian sub-formum as OP wants interview specific experiences for Canada for an overstoy of greater than 180 days. All other poster can ignore this thread---

[Transborderwife 4,666]

because thats not my question if you read the original post, i asked if anyone had any experience at the interview stage getting a k-1 with a tourist overstay.

To which you've been given an answer. Providing there wasn't an overstay in excess of 180 days (ie: you were in the usa for 6 months and decided to stay for another 6 months) you should be fine.