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I think I have overstayed in Denmark as an EU citizen, but I need to apply for residency. What are the consequences?
The way EU law is structured, EU citizens cannot really “overstay” and technicalities like that should not have an incidence on your right to reside in another EU country. Think of it as being late on ...
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Overstayed VWP, what to do?
Adjustment of status in your circumstances would only be possible if you had an immediate relative US citizen to sponsor you. Assuming that neither of your parents is a US citizen, and that you are ...
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What do I need to go back to US to immigrate or study?
Since you left the US after accruing more than 1 year of "unlawful presence", you triggered a 10-year ban, which will end in January 2026. (Not sure why you left the US. If you stayed in the US after ...
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Overstayed in Germany by a day, applying to work at US university
Your decision on how to proceed here (reveal or not reveal what happened in Germany) carries significant risk. If you do not reveal what happened in Germany, and whoever’s looking at your denial ...
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Overstay in US and married to a US citizen
You are going to need a lawyer.
The problems you have to overcome are many, including:
A multi-year overstay
A previous marriage and divorce, which will cast doubt on your current marriage
An ...
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Overstay in US and married to a US citizen
Since you are immigrating as the spouse of a US citizen, you are in the Immediate Relative category, so all that is needed is that you entered the US legally (which you did). Whether you are in status ...
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Overstayed in Germany by a day, applying to work at US university
I would like to follow up and pose an answer to my question.
The first thing I would recommend anyone in similar circumstances doing is taking a deep breath, taking a step back, and getting proper ...
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Ramifications of abandoning USA adjustment of status or conditional residency after an unlawful overstay?
They started accruing "unlawful presence" when they stayed past the date on their I-94. They do not accrue "unlawful presence" while their I-485 (Adjustment of Status) is pending, ...
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Can I legally remain in the US for a few days after I-94 expiration date, due to Ongoing Medical Treatment
I am guessing based on your 6-month admission that you are probably on B2 visitor status. If you are on B2 status, you should apply for a B2 Extension of Stay (EOS) before your current B2 status ...
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What does it mean to "apply for permission to stay in UK"?
”Apply for permission to stay” means apply for a new visa from within the UK.
Breaching the work restrictions of a student visa is a very serious matter. Your immigration application can be refused, ...
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Overstayed Schengen visa, then married - can I leave safely?
The simplest solution is, after the marriage has taken place, is to go to the Italian Immigration office (or local Anagrafe) and apply for an Article 10 residence card (Family member of a Union ...
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Overstayed Schengen visa, then married - can I leave safely?
As the spouse of an Italian citizen, your wife will benefit from freedom of movement rights when traveling with you (or to join you), so no ban will be possible. It's very unlikely that an officer ...
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UK Nationality Applications and Previous Overstays
As the UKVI published its Good character: nationality policy guidance on 27 July 2017, it seems a good time to take up the gauntlet thrown down by @GayotFow (albeit long overdue).
Annex D to chapter ...
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Overstayed on Schengen visa in Denmark, applied for permanent spouse visa, will it be granted?
According to OP:
Well! I got the spouse visa, but the Danes sure took their time. It
was granted 6 months after the application! The delay was the most
unpleasant thing ever! But it was all ...
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Would UK visa/entry problems affect getting a visa for other countries?
All of the countries you've listed require that you disclose your immigration history, including removals, refusals, and bans. Not doing so is a bad idea, and can result in visa denials, refusals, ...
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Can I get an Ancestry visa after a previous overstay?
While you may be eligible and apply to enter the UK under the Ancestry program, it is still a visa application process and you will need to provide quite a few documents, in addition to your current ...
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I won the dv lottery but will my past uk removal affect my application?
It might affect, it might not, but you will not gain anything by waiting. You need to apply, disclose everything they ask (but do not volunteer anything).
If you have resources, consider hiring a ...
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Probable issues when exiting Schengen area on expired residence permit
It's not obvious that she is actually staying illegally in Berlin at the moment. This requirement to exit and reenter to trigger the 90-day visa-free short stay is nowhere to be found in the Schengen ...
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We inadvertantly overstayed our visa on a visit to Israel - what should we do?
This is probably the point where you should get some legal advice.
Prepare a letter stating all the facts including all available original documentation. This letter should be as detailed as ...
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Visiting other Schengen countries using a Schengen residence permit - seeking clarification of the exact meaning of "90 days per 180 day period"
They may visit other Schengen area countries (outside of country A where they have a residence permit) up to 90 days per 180 day period
countries B, C, D etc.
The days in country A or outside the ...
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Overstay in Germany
I did request for an appointment regarding the residence permit for which I have also sent the documents.
...
, the authorities charged an offense letter. I explained them about the situation but they ...
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Overstayed Schengen visa, then married - can I leave safely?
You can absolutely leave safely. The problems may occur when she returns. As mentioned in the other answer - if you both intend to live in Italy, the simplest solution would be to apply for the ...
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How to show to Czech Embassy that I didn't overstayed my Visa (will these documents will be sufficient?)
How should I prove to the Czech embassy officials that I did not overstay my visa but was only in France till the time extension was given to me?
I am not sure you have anything to explain at this ...
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My student visa (type D) expires 1-2 days before the final exam. I'm so confused
You can request a permesso provisorio from the Questura, which can allow you to stay legally in Italy for 1 to 3 months.
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OPT ended Feb 2020. Left USA in September 2020 after 150 days of SEVIS completed due to covid restrictions and expensive flight
will I be considered as F1 violator since I overstayed?
No. Student visa abuser specifically refers to people who enter the US to study at a private school and then switches to public K-12 school. ...
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Returning to US with K1 after overstaying visa
Either fiance visa before marriage, or immigrant visa after marriage, should be okay. Fiance visas and immigrant visas should not be denied unless there is a ban or they are not convinced of the ...
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Does overstaying on a previous visit result in automatic refusal?
Would my application be automatically refused if I were to apply?
No. An overstay such as you describe would not trigger an automatic refusal https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-...
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How long can I stay in Germany after I resign from my work before getting a blue card?
It is nearly impossible to give an easy and short answer to this.
A blue card is valid 3 Month after the job has ended, but in the first 2 years you need yo ask for permission if you want to change ...
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Overstayed 2 years in the Philippines but want to stay here permanently
Sadly, while it does not seem like a big deal to overstay a visa, most countries see it as a very serious crime, and people who do it are treated very harshly.
According to this site, it sounds like ...
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Overstaying residence visa(work permit issued by UDI) in Norway by 1 day(5-6 hrs actually)
If you come from a country that can enter the Schengen area visa-free, you could stay in Norway for up to 90 days past your expiration date. If not, read on.
No, unless you're prevented from leaving ...
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