VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
May 1st 2014, 7:33 pm
#17
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Re: VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
In the old days, the authorities could annotate the reverse of the I-94W to grant satisfactory departure. It's unclear what the process is now, but I doubt the benefit is granted telephonically. It's also unclear what a lawyer would do other than help write a letter to be used during a VWP entry attempt or a visa application since they generally don't represent someone during an inspection.
If it hits the fan at the border, they may opt to parole you in since it was a minor overstay and advise you to get a visa for the next trip.
If it hits the fan at the border, they may opt to parole you in since it was a minor overstay and advise you to get a visa for the next trip.
May 1st 2014, 7:55 pm
#18
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Re: VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
I guess if you're fine gambling the cost of an airfare then yes that is the worst that will happen.
May 1st 2014, 8:06 pm
#19
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Re: VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
Agreed, there is a cost involved potentially if he isn't admitted, but at least he will be able to potentially get his boat and return to the UK to then apply for a B1/B2 visa for future trips.
May 1st 2014, 11:51 pm
#20
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Re: VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
Yeh... definitely not the worst that could happen, but it's likely the worst that would happen. I'm not inclined to encourage someone to seek entry to the US who is likely not in possession of the required documents to be lawfully admitted.
May 2nd 2014, 12:21 pm
#21
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Re: VWP, overstayed by 8 days for emergency
I would go for the visa in your situation. As a boat owner you would need the visa to enter the USA with your boat. You have a good reason to apply for a visa.
