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Will an overstay affect my visa chances?

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Delilah'sMan Enthusiast

Delilah'sMan   0

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I'm currently in the US and as most would know there's pretty bad weather all around at the moment with Hurrican Irene. My orignal flight out of NY is for the 27th, but now there's a real chance that I'll need to book another date as I'm concerned about flying in these conditions. If I go over the 90 day limit will I be able to explain about the Hurricane at my interview?

I'm really worried that this could make things difficult for my fiancee and I, but I also would like to make it home safely to begin with.

Petition sent: 12/10/2010

Arrived at service center: 12/14/2010

First NOA: 12/16/2010

Touched: 12/31/2010

Second NOA: 05/24/2011

Mathilda Contributor

Mathilda   19

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If it is due to extreme weather conditions, it wont. I will find the official page where USCIS says that and I'll post it in a minute.

M.

AOS from Visa Waiver to Green Card (became out of status meanwhile)
Apr 26, 2011 - (Day -49) AOS package (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 and supporting evidence) sent to Chicago Lockbox
Apr 28, 2011 - (Day -47) Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox
May 24, 2011 - (Day -21) Rejection date on forms I-797 (wrong address on form I-485)
May 30, 2011 - (Day -14) Form I-797, Notice of Action/Rejection in the mail
Jun 14, 2011 - (Day 0) AOS package (I-485, I-130, I-765 and supporting evidence) sent to Chicago Lockbox
Jun 16, 2011 - (Day 2) Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox
Jun 27, 2011 - (Day 13) Received receipt confirmation via email for all three forms
Jul 1, 2011 - (Day 17) NOA1 paper receipt for EAD in the mail
Jul 2, 2011 - (Day 18) NOA1 paper receipts for 1-485 and i-130 in the mail
Jul 6, 2011 - (Day 22) Biometrics notice in the mail
Jul 20, 2011 - (Day 36) Biometrics taken on day of appointment
Aug 1, 2011 - (Day 48) Contacted local senator to assure employment authorization arrives on time to accept job offer
Aug 5, 2011 - (Day 52) Employment authorization approved (neither text nor email received)
Aug 8, 2011 - (Day 55) Employment authorization card in the mail
Sept 12, 2011 - (Day 90) Interview Notice in the mail (SMS/email seemingly skipped)
...
Oct 18, 2011 - (Day 126) Interview (APPROVED)

I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence

Jul 23, 2013 - (Day 0) I-75 Package mailed to VSC

Jul 25, 2013 - (Day 2) I-75 Package delivered to VSC

Jul 30, 2013 - (Day 7) Check cashed

Jul 31, 2013 - (Day 8) NOA1 received (filing date Jul 26, 2013)

Aug 05, 2013 - (Day 13) ASC Appointment Notice received

Aug 8, 2013 - (Day 16) Biometrics taken - early walk-in (scheduled Aug 27, 2013)

Sep 16, 2013 (Day 55) Case transferred to CSC.

Sep 19, 2013 - (Day 58) NOA2

Approved!

N-400, Application for Naturalization

Jun 07, 2016 - (Day 0) I-75 Package mailed to VSC

Jun 14, 2016 - (Day 6) Check cashed

Jul 02, 2016 - (Day 25) Biometrics NOA

Jul 18, 2016 - (Day 41) Biometrics Taken

Aug 30, 2016 - (Day 84) Interview NOA

Sep 28, 2016 - (Day 113) Interview Scheduled

...

Will I be able to vote at the 2016 elections?

baron555 Veteran

baron555   934

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I'm currently in the US and as most would know there's pretty bad weather all around at the moment with Hurrican Irene. My orignal flight out of NY is for the 27th, but now there's a real chance that I'll need to book another date as I'm concerned about flying in these conditions. If I go over the 90 day limit will I be able to explain about the Hurricane at my interview?

I'm really worried that this could make things difficult for my fiancee and I, but I also would like to make it home safely to begin with.

Book through LA instead.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

Mathilda Contributor

Mathilda   19

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Here's an official link about visa waiver program, but I assume the same rules apply for any type of visa, if the departure is delayed due to events outside of the visitor's control.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1024/~/how-to-extend-my-visa-waiver-program-stay-in-the-u.s.-if-there-is-an-emergency

Make sure you save all the documents related to your flight cancellations, tickets, emails from the companies and make an effort to re-schedule your flight ASAP. My brother in law just received a message from the company saying that he could reschedule his flight from NY if he wishes to, so I assume they are sending those to everybody leaving the area on Saturday/Sunday.

if your flight is not canceled or delayed though, you should leave. There is no reason to worry about the flying in bad weather as no company would take a chance and fly in risky weather conditions.

Good luck!

M.

AOS from Visa Waiver to Green Card (became out of status meanwhile)
Apr 26, 2011 - (Day -49) AOS package (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765 and supporting evidence) sent to Chicago Lockbox
Apr 28, 2011 - (Day -47) Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox
May 24, 2011 - (Day -21) Rejection date on forms I-797 (wrong address on form I-485)
May 30, 2011 - (Day -14) Form I-797, Notice of Action/Rejection in the mail
Jun 14, 2011 - (Day 0) AOS package (I-485, I-130, I-765 and supporting evidence) sent to Chicago Lockbox
Jun 16, 2011 - (Day 2) Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox
Jun 27, 2011 - (Day 13) Received receipt confirmation via email for all three forms
Jul 1, 2011 - (Day 17) NOA1 paper receipt for EAD in the mail
Jul 2, 2011 - (Day 18) NOA1 paper receipts for 1-485 and i-130 in the mail
Jul 6, 2011 - (Day 22) Biometrics notice in the mail
Jul 20, 2011 - (Day 36) Biometrics taken on day of appointment
Aug 1, 2011 - (Day 48) Contacted local senator to assure employment authorization arrives on time to accept job offer
Aug 5, 2011 - (Day 52) Employment authorization approved (neither text nor email received)
Aug 8, 2011 - (Day 55) Employment authorization card in the mail
Sept 12, 2011 - (Day 90) Interview Notice in the mail (SMS/email seemingly skipped)
...
Oct 18, 2011 - (Day 126) Interview (APPROVED)

I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence

Jul 23, 2013 - (Day 0) I-75 Package mailed to VSC

Jul 25, 2013 - (Day 2) I-75 Package delivered to VSC

Jul 30, 2013 - (Day 7) Check cashed

Jul 31, 2013 - (Day 8) NOA1 received (filing date Jul 26, 2013)

Aug 05, 2013 - (Day 13) ASC Appointment Notice received

Aug 8, 2013 - (Day 16) Biometrics taken - early walk-in (scheduled Aug 27, 2013)

Sep 16, 2013 (Day 55) Case transferred to CSC.

Sep 19, 2013 - (Day 58) NOA2

Approved!

N-400, Application for Naturalization

Jun 07, 2016 - (Day 0) I-75 Package mailed to VSC

Jun 14, 2016 - (Day 6) Check cashed

Jul 02, 2016 - (Day 25) Biometrics NOA

Jul 18, 2016 - (Day 41) Biometrics Taken

Aug 30, 2016 - (Day 84) Interview NOA

Sep 28, 2016 - (Day 113) Interview Scheduled

...

Will I be able to vote at the 2016 elections?

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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One or two days over will not matter, but if you take a month to re-book, then you will probably have a problem with your VWP. You should know by now if your flight for tomorrow is cancelled, since airlines have started cancelling flights since yesterday.

bigdog Veteran

bigdog   376

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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You can leave via another airport, if the airline fly's it will be OK. or follow uscis guides on reschedule/ extension by weather.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

Delilah'sMan Enthusiast

Delilah'sMan   0

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Filed: Country: Australia
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What if my flight isn't cancelled but the weather warnings remain extreme? I have a history of anxiety attacks (most recent was 2010) and I can prove it with a medical letter. Would they accept that?

Petition sent: 12/10/2010

Arrived at service center: 12/14/2010

First NOA: 12/16/2010

Touched: 12/31/2010

Second NOA: 05/24/2011

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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I am not really understanding your concern or problem, due to the weather some flights will be cancelled, the airlines will re-book you on another flight out within 72 hours. This 72 hours should have no ill effect on your pending visa, nor should it affect your VWP, since it can be explained.

If you are trying to over-stay longer than the 72 hours, then you will be your own judge and jury with immigration on this one.

 
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