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2 hours ago, KierenHby said:

How bad is your life in the UAE? 

I've been to dubai, and if you were an established resident that qualified for a US visa, and the funds to support US student life, life really can't be that bad. Getting to the US at any cost, as you make it sound, should not be an ultimate goal. Surely you have family and friends that could help ease your life in the UAE. 

I live in Abu Dhabi, I wish I lived in Dubai, since it is slightly better but it is very expensive to live there and pointless for me to move just to be in a better place. There is not that huge of a difference.

It really is bad, especially for me. I had friends before I went to the US two years ago, but now am left with no one since everyone is busy with their own lives and I never had any real friends in the UAE actually. Right now I only have my family which am really grateful for. 

I never liked the lifestyle here, and honestly it is extremely hard for me to fit with the community. My hobbies, skills, dreams and goals can never easily be done here and sometimes there is no way. There is little freedom. I simply find it really hard for me to live here and be happy. For example: I really like working out and eating healthy. Cooking my own meals and being independent. Now when I returned to the UAE, I lost all of that. My family eats junk food all the time. And I feel forced to be dependent. That is the norm here. My mom won't let me cook my own meals or anything. The resources here are very bad too. In the US, I can easily find healthy options for food, low fat and low sugar foods etc. Health centers, great gyms with a reasonable price. Here: It is almost impossible and very hard. Signing up for a gym membership is very expensive.

It was really like living the dream in the US. I was enrolled in a really good school, and doing great there. I loved learning in the US. I had met many many great people and become great friends with most of them. My time was filled with productivity and I have surrounded myself with good and positive people. I have met a girl that understands me, and cares for me just as much as I care for her. I was in a happy place...

Now I have lost it all. My gf cried so much since I left. My friends keep asking where I have been, I don't have a degree, lost so much money and the opportunity of building a great life. Now am constantly thinking of a way to rebuild it, but failing. I really hate living here. 

I understand that money come and go, so that is not my issue. It is all about the dreams that are now shattered. I dreamed of studying in the US since middle school.

Tl;dr: The lifestyle in my home country doesn't ft me and I can't stand living here since I can't pursue my dreams and goals properly like being in the US.

23 minutes ago, Boiler said:

There is always a chance.

You apply like any other visa.

 

thanks a lot. i'll try this upcoming summer and hopefully I can get it.

1 hour ago, KurosawaSan said:

 

Return tickets won't necessarily matter. Significant assets in the US would likely count against you because it means you can just comfortably settle here. And being enrolled in school in the US while applying for a tourist visa is a bad idea as it is a violation of visa rules.

I meant in my home country.

My questions is simply asking if I have a chance with a tourist visa. And if so, how can I obtain it?

As other mentioned I was not deported, the CBP officer allowed me to withdraw my application for admission. And told me I have no ban.

Thanks to everyone for the replies, however every night I can not sleep and/or stop thinking about what happened, how stupid I am and what have I done to myself. I realize that day by day my situation get even worse. I even had suicidal thoughts at some point. 

I really can't stand my life right now and just want to have at least some very little hope that I can return to the US. At this point, I don't know if I can get issued a tourist visa? Sure it is a non-immigrant visa, but maybe I have a chance at getting it if I can provide significant ties to my home country? If that is right, can anyone please tell me what good evidence do I need to get a tourist visa in the near future? 

Is a car in my name, enrolled in school, have return tickets etc enough? Or this past immigrant intent screwed up all my chances and only immigrant visas are there for me? As you all know am still young and it is hard to prove strong ties to my country and am really upset................

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.

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.

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......

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?

You have to keep in mind no one but US citizens are guaranteed entry into the US. Everyone else is at the mercy of CBP.

That being said, your best bet is to look for another school and continue your academics, be it in the UAE or elsewhere. Forget the US for the foreseeable future.

I understand and totally with you. I have been in the US for only 1 and a half years, and have really adapted very well there. Made some very good friends, got into a healthy relationship and then this issue occured.

Now am back home and regret what I have done. I should have been more responsible and understood the rules thoroughly. The US has better education and it was a dream of mine to get a degree from there so I feel like I totally ruined my future by my own so that now is causing me so much pain and self-blame.

No effect, in theory. Though you maybe asked why not continue studies in the US and then you'll have to tell the truth. The answer might give the impression you're visa shopping.

Hopefully it will not affect you negatively.

Thanks a lot for the reply.

I read a lot about canada, and a lot say that they are more welcoming to foreigners and immigrants in general. They also allow people on a study permit to work either on or off campus if they'd like.

I'm really worried though that this previous overstay will affect me getting a visa. Ugh what have I gotten myself into.......

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. It may be hard to cope, but you need to push through. It may not be a bad idea to seek some professional help too. Take care of yourself first.

Well...I know what you're trying to say, but keep in mind what site you're on. The majority of people here are or were involved in long distance relationships and are making it work.

Good luck!

Thanks, I am trying my best to push through it, and still get dragged into it since I miss my old life back in the US. It really hurts. My gf has family who live in Canada, she told me to go complete my studies in Canada as she will be able to visit me easily every now and then.

Will I be able to go and complete my studies in Canada? or will this inadmissibilty affect me getting a study permit. I am really scared that this messed up my entire life.

What's your country of birth? Or your current nationality?

UAE. It is really far away from the US, and shipping everything will be very costly. ((((((((((

Perhaps your gf can ship your belongings to you, and sell your car and send you the proceeds.

I don't see you being issued another nonimmigrant visa anytime soon.

If your relationship isn't long-term then a K-1/CR-1 isn't really an option either; getting married solely to obtain an immigration benefit is the definition of immigration fraud.

I am thinking of letting her ship them to me. What I meant is that we haven't known each other for long so it may not be a good idea to get married now. However, I really can't cope with not seeing her anymore. Also my friends at the US.

We all know that long distance relationship never last. They rarely do. So what is the smart decision for me to do?

PS. I really appreciate everyone who replied so far

She is 20. I mistyped that

Hello everyone. My problem is that I fell out of status and my I-20 got terminated. I then tried to get reinstated but that didn't work because I did not find a school that I can enroll in to submit my reinstatement. So, during that time I overstayed 3 months while being out of status. I then left the US on my own and got a fresh I-20 and F-1 visa, SEVIS and everything set. I then, traveled to the US and I did not know that I will face trouble at the POE since I got a new visa and never been deported before. (Stupid as heck) Upon arrival, they took me to the room where they interrogate people and asked a hell lot of questions, why I overstayed for so long, yada, yada, yada...

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 am completely devastated about what happened and in complete depression. It is been a month since the incident and I still can't stop thinking about what happened and extremely depressed. Unable to sleep, eat, think, go out etc...

Now I do know that getting another F-1 will be very difficult and my chances of getting approved are very low. So I did not reapply and did not want to waste any more money. I wasted an overall of $3K for plane tickets only. Not including fees etc. But, I do not care much about money, I really need to return to the US. Since my apartment lease is still going, my car is there and all my stuff is there. Clothes, electronics, furniture etc... It feels like I am being in prison and I fell so helpless.

So, I really need advice on what to do and what is the best way to return to the US. Is applying for a K-1 my only option? I am 21 years old and I do have a girlfriend but its not a long relationship. However, I really can't stand not being with her and losing it all. She is 20 so it is really hard for us to get married since we both did not establish ourselves yet. I still can't get over what happened, and everyday I repeat the incident on my mind and literally crying every minute. I do know it is my fault and I have to face the consequences but I really don't feel like living anymore. The only thing that would help me mentally and get me back on track is to return to the US.

Sorry for being a cry-baby but any help would be highly appreciated. I'd do anything to return to the US. So, please advise on the info provided, on the fastest way to get back. Thanks in advance, and if you read it all, I truly appreciate YOU!