VISA Expired Re-entry

[dwheels76 5,461]

I need some advice for anyone who knows. Please don't laugh. I am in Nigeria and my Visa expired May 17th. We had notified the immigration before the expiration we were have trouble with my bank account, credit card (They cancelled because of foreign withdrawal). It's been just one mishap after another. Needless to say time was ticking and we were rendered a fine of $644 which we paid and paid the $512 permanent status application. This was done June 9th.

Well they made their decision rather fast on friday the 10th and pardoned my expired VISA, permanent status: suspended 6 months from when I return to the states. Extended VISA: 24 days of which has been exhausted. I must leave by June 15th.

So at least not deported get to leave with an exit VISA in hand after I book my flight. My question is this. I am going back next week and since I married May 3td need to go about the name change on all my things and also get a new passport that will expire August 1st.

When I get my new passport with new name can't I just apply for new VISA and re-enter with that. hey have no idea what my new married name is. Not trying to be bad but 6 months away from my husband of only 41 days is well unbearable to think.

But than was thinking if I did that and re-enter. I sit and wait for 6 months which would be December but wouldn't they know I came in country earlier. All legally. I have done nothing wrong to come back.

Just wondering what I can do. I so don;t want to leave. It's painful and heartbreaking. And advice?

[belinda63 2,981]

Confused here You had a tourist? visa and overstayed? The you filed for an extension which was granted and expires June 15th? You married a USC while you were here? What is the permanent application you filed, got a form number for me? And I am not sure what you mean by you were suspended for 6 months? Were you told you couldn't enter the US again until at least six months from your departure?

[YuAndDan 153]

What type of visa are we talking about???

Do you have a green-card???

Was the visa a visitor's visa, Student visa??

Note the DCF forum has to do with US Citizens file I-130 petitions to a US consulate overseas for a spouse and/or step-children. Moving this to General visa forum...

[dwheels76 5,461]

OH no I posted in the wrong place? I am American this is about my Nigerian VISA. I was sick could not get to immigration they were notified of that and that I was waiting for them to fix my account and credit card so I could withdrawal funds.

On thursday we finally were able to pay fine and application fee yes we are 3 weeks past the expiration but it was the policy to go the next step.

The permanent status: suspended for 6 months once I leave the country.

The extended VISA they extended 24 days. Which is from the May 17th day which puts us at June 15th which they expect me to return. I can't even get a flight out until teh 24th.

Just was trying to get some guidance as to do i have any recourse or leave and could I reapply for VISA with new passport soon as I get in a few weeks and return before the 6 months? Just wondering.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

***** Moving from Tourist visa to Regional forum as Op is talking about a Nigerian visa *****

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

If I understand correctly you are in Nigeria and overstayed your Nigerian Visa ? No you will not be able to get a new visa just by changing your last name in your passport. You passport number remains the same. You are just going to have to wait it out.

[dwheels76 5,461]

No I am American dear. and I have had a passport since my birth on my 4th passport now and always assigned a different number but if I have to wait I will wait because really I need the permanent status to be able to work. So no wahala.

Thanks

[patient2010 93]

If I understand correctly you are in Nigeria and overstayed your Nigerian Visa ? No you will not be able to get a new visa just by changing your last name in your passport. You passport number remains the same. You are just going to have to wait it out.