Overstaying Issue

[march]

Dear USCONGUZ:
Could you please let me know how you define Overstaying? and how much it will impact the immigrant visa application.
Thanks
Regards

March

[USCONGUZ]

Once your authorized period of stay in the U.S. has expired, you "overstay" your visa and you are considered unlawfully present in the U.S. An authorized period of stay can vary depending on the non-immigrant visa classification. Overstaying your visa without approval from USCIS could make you ineligible for another visa.

Edited May 13, 2006 by USCONGUZ (see edit history)

[march]

Dear USCONGUZ:

Could you please let me know how you define Overstaying? and how much it will impact the immigrant visa application.

Thanks

Regards

 

March

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Thanks so much for your reply. What is the difference between a J-1 visa with two entries and J-1 with 1 entiry?

Thanks again for you time.

 

Regards

 

March

[USCONGUZ]

A J-1 with 2 entries allows you to depart and re-enter the U.S. during your authorized period of stay. Please see http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html for more information about the J visa.