Got denied entry pursuant to 212(a) (7) (a) (i) (I)

[MOE1997 0]

I'm sorry all this happened to you. I think people gave you some good advice. I really wanted to say, hang in there. You are young, it's not the end of the world, though it seems like it now. Most of us here have had or are having long distance relationships, some dragging on for years. Right now you are probably feeling helpless because of what happened. Try to get some plans formed so you can move forward and focus on the future.

Thanks a lot for the advice and appreciate everyone here for writing. Me personally I can't seem to accept the fact that I have lost the US. It really is important to me. I haven't even seen the great places there and the tourist cities like: NYC, California and so on.

I really wanna see them. So, if I wanted to visit my girlfriend during summer time to have a vacation with her, will I be able to get a Tourist visa?

[Boiler 43,505]

As others have said a non immigrant visa anytime soon is most unlikely, surprised that the Consulate issued another F1, I take it you disclosed you prior history.

US and Canada share immigration data.

Can your GF move to you?

[Jawaree 717]

Wonder why ppl fly around with all kinds of info in phones except contact numbers,

OP sign up for school in your home country, you wont get another student visa soon

[MOE1997 0]

As others have said a non immigrant visa anytime soon is most unlikely, surprised that the Consulate issued another F1, I take it you disclosed you prior history.

US and Canada share immigration data.

Can your GF move to you?

Even next year? Ugh this is really harsh for someone who made a mistake.

She can't really move since she got her studies in the US. Canada has different rules and their law has nothing to do with the US, but a previous overstay from a a different country might be looked at as a bad sign? I really hope not.

I am so afraid now that I may not be able to study abroad, nor see my GF and the US again......

[MOE1997 0]

Wonder why ppl fly around with all kinds of info in phones except contact numbers,

OP sign up for school in your home country, you wont get another student visa soon

A really stupid move from me that I will most likely regret for the rest of my life. Either way, I try not to think about it now since there is no benefit in thinking about the past.

Should I propose to my girlfriend and go through the K-1 process? I really can't live with this

or

Waiting it out is the best option for me now? Again am so grateful for this site and everyone here. You are amazing people.

[grumpybrit 22]

A really stupid move from me that I will most likely regret for the rest of my life. Either way, I try not to think about it now since there is no benefit in thinking about the past.

Should I propose to my girlfriend and go through the K-1 process? I really can't live with this

or

Waiting it out is the best option for me now? Again am so grateful for this site and everyone here. You are amazing people.

Do not propose just to immigrate!

That is the very thing USCIS are there to prevent and they will figure you out. That being said if you love them and were going to propose anyway then go ahead and do it, but remember that you will need a lot of evidence to prove your relationship is legitimate.

Honestly, I think your best bet is to wait a while, see if it works out long distance with your relationship and focus on your life where you are for now.

[MOE1997 0]

Do not propose just to immigrate!

That is the very thing USCIS are there to prevent and they will figure you out. That being said if you love them and were going to propose anyway then go ahead and do it, but remember that you will need a lot of evidence to prove your relationship is legitimate.

Honestly, I think your best bet is to wait a while, see if it works out long distance with your relationship and focus on your life where you are for now.

Yes, I am thinking of waiting since it is better to wait than to make the situation even worse. I am thinking of going to Canada to complete my bachelor's degree.

Is anyone here with a similar case was able to obtain a student visa from another country? Or am I completely screwed after what happened and have no choice but to stay where I am?

Please help, since studying in canada will be great for both me and my gf, since she can visit me.

[randomstairs 270]

You can try DV Lottery (to get an immigrant visa) or a number of dual intent visas (work, special skills, etc). There are still some options open beyond the non-immigrant visas.

[IowacityGuy 152]

Yes, I am thinking of waiting since it is better to wait than to make the situation even worse. I am thinking of going to Canada to complete my bachelor's degree.

Is anyone here with a similar case was able to obtain a student visa from another country? Or am I completely screwed after what happened and have no choice but to stay where I am?

Please help, since studying in canada will be great for both me and my gf, since she can visit me.

First of all!! Relax.. its not the end of the world.. good thing is you haven't really burned your bridges yet.. u still have immigrant visa option available. Yes may be not right now but u r not banned from Us. I abandoned my green card application because of family emergency. So i know how u feeling right now. But again its not the end of yhe world.. accept what has already happened and move on.. you have one life and u dont want to spend that life regretting. We r human beings so we tend to make mistakes and we learn from it. Dont be hard on yourself..

[USC1961 251]

....Afterwards, the CBP officer took my phone and found out that I received money from YouTube and called that unauthorized work. I never knew that. Since I have always been a youtuber most of my life and I can do that anywhere in the world. Still that was illegal and I was completely unaware.

Long story short, he found me inadmissible pursuant to 212 (a) (7) (a) (i) (I) as an intending immigrant. And then he allowed me to withdraw my application for admission and sent me back home at the same time on the next flight. Now I have on my record: Unauthorized work and an overstay.

I think you have somewhat of a legitimate beef here. Being a Youtuber is not necessarily a US based job. However you overstayed which is grounds enough to not let back in. I would take this as a learning experience. But as others have said, it's not game over yet.

[randomstairs 270]

I think you have somewhat of a legitimate beef here. Being a Youtuber is not necessarily a US based job. However you overstayed which is grounds enough to not let back in. I would take this as a learning experience. But as others have said, it's not game over yet.

It doesn't matter if the employer is not US based. A non-immigrant alien is not allowed to perform any paid work in the US except for what is specifically permitted by the visa category. Granted there is some legal gray area when it comes to F1 grad students doing certain field work, etc, but making money from YouTube channel is a clear case of unauthorized work.

[Mollie09 1,543]

It doesn't matter if the employer is not US based. A non-immigrant alien is not allowed to perform any paid work in the US except for what is specifically permitted by the visa category. Granted there is some legal gray area when it comes to F1 grad students doing certain field work, etc, but making money from YouTube channel is a clear case of unauthorized work.

Actually there's more to that grey area, including people who freelance for overseas companies while in the US on tourist visas. Sometimes it boils down to whether or not they were paid into a US account as a US resident. If yes, then it's US-based employment.

[Chardon Ne' 71]

Actually there's more to that grey area, including people who freelance for overseas companies while in the US on tourist visas. Sometimes it boils down to whether or not they were paid into a US account as a US resident. If yes, then it's US-based employment.

Interesting.

[grumpybrit 22]

Yes, I am thinking of waiting since it is better to wait than to make the situation even worse. I am thinking of going to Canada to complete my bachelor's degree.

Is anyone here with a similar case was able to obtain a student visa from another country? Or am I completely screwed after what happened and have no choice but to stay where I am?

Please help, since studying in canada will be great for both me and my gf, since she can visit me.

US and Canada share visa enforcement information so they will be made aware of your issues entering the USA and they will take that into account when you apply there.

They may approve it anyway, the only way to find out is to apply.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

If you have friend or relatives, ask them to pack your furniture and ship it to you. They might also help you sell your car.

Getting another visa, of any kind, to the US is going to be difficult for some time. You should try to establish your life at home and try again in a few years.

It may seem so but it's really not the end of the world.

Good luck.

I absolutely agree with him/her. Getting a k1 visa or a CR1 is relatively easy but now you have in your record that you overstayed, you literally were deported and on top of that you have a "charge" of working without authorization.

Any CO at the embassy will think you are just desperate to come back to the US even though you have a real relationship. If I were you I would definitely take the advice and have somebody to pack your stuff or get a really really good lawyer.

Do you know if you have a ban? usually people who goes through deportation gets a ban that can go from 5, 10 years to a lifetime. If you have a ban in your record, I wouldn't even spend any money in a lawyer