{"id":4775,"date":"2025-08-13T11:52:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T11:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=4775"},"modified":"2025-08-14T08:53:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:53:50","slug":"us-visa-overstay-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/us-visa-overstay-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"US Visa Overstay Rules: Penalties, Fines, and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4775\" class=\"elementor elementor-4775\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9cdaad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9cdaad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b41a60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b41a60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your way to the United States? Whether you are joining a uni or ticking another country off your bucket list, make sure you abide by the local rules. You have packed the bags, got your visa, and are waiting for the flight \u2014 all sorted. But, here is the catch: what you do after entering the country is just as important. One of the most common mistakes travelers make is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US visa overstay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At first glance, staying a few extra days may not seem like a big deal. After all, what difference can 72 hours make? But in U.S. immigration law, it can. If you stay beyond your visa validity, it can lead to entry bans, visa denials, and even prevent you from getting a Green Card in the future.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Keep reading to know what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/\">US visa<\/a> overstay means with the penalties you could face, and smart ways to make sure you never cross that line.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">What is US Visa Overstay?<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A visa overstay happens when you remain in the United States beyond the period authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The important detail here is that your stay period is based on your I-94 Arrival\/Departure Record\u2014not the expiration date on your visa sticker.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Example: If your visa expires in December but your I-94 says you must leave by September, staying past September means you\u2019re overstaying\u2014even if the visa itself looks valid.<\/span>\n\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visa-overstay.webp\" alt=\"US visa in passport with red prohibition symbol\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visa-overstay.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visa-overstay-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visa-overstay-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/visa-overstay-150x94.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Common Reasons for Overstaying<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How does someone end up overstaying their U.S. visa? Is it really that easy to ignore the dates? In many cases, it\u2019s not about ignoring them\u2014it\u2019s about misunderstanding the rules or facing unexpected life events. Here are the most common scenes that trap travelers:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Confusion between visa expiry and I-94 date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many travelers know their visa expiry date is the deadline for leaving the U.S. However, the visa gives you the consent to enter; your authorized stay is approved by your I-94 Arrival\/Departure Record. If your I-94 says you must leave by September but your visa expires in December, you must still exit in September.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flight delays or cancellations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is quite possible that your flight is delayed, which could be due to terrible weather, airline strikes, or unavoidable travel traffic. In this case, if your flight is scheduled for another date and it falls after your legal stay date, you overstay\u2014even if it\u2019s only by a day or two. You might think that immigration can waive this, but not on their own. You have to take steps to explain and document the delay.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Medical emergencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another genuine reason that people overstay. Illness or injury is inevitable. Whether your own or a family member\u2019s has fallen sick and forced you to remain in the U.S. past your allowed date, you can request an add-on for medical reasons; many fail to apply in time.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pending applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People sometimes remain in the U.S. while waiting for job offers, uni admission results, or immigration approvals. If the application is still undecided and pending but your stay has reached the last date, you\u2019re overstaying unless you\u2019ve filed a proper extension request.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Personal relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can skip the major life events? Well, we all wait for it \u2014 like a friend\u2019s wedding, child birth, or spending quality time with a partner \u2014 and these events can tempt travelers to extend their stay. While the reason may be personal and earnest, immigration law doesn\u2019t make exceptions for such cases without prior approval.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">US Visa Overstay Rules and Duration Limits<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Each visa category has its maximum stay period that you must know. Here is the category-wise validity:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Tourist Visa (B1\/B2): Up to 6 months<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Student Visa (F-1\/M-1): Duration of the course with any grace period<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Work Visa (H-1B, L-1, etc.): Length of job contract or as stated on your I-94<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">Penalties and Consequences of US Visa Overstay<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you are in the US after the date written on your I-94, your unlawful stay can lead to an entry ban in the future. This ban is applicable for a period of 3 years, 10 years, or permanently. This could vary as: if you stay more than 180 days but less than 1 year, it could lead to a 3-year ban. If you are in the US for a year or more, this is a 10-year ban, while if you indulge in severe violations, such as fraud, false documents, this could be a possible permanent ban.<\/span>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/high-angle-judge-gavel-with-euro-banknotes.webp\" alt=\"Judge\u2019s gavel with euro banknotes on wooden table\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/high-angle-judge-gavel-with-euro-banknotes.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/high-angle-judge-gavel-with-euro-banknotes-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/high-angle-judge-gavel-with-euro-banknotes-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/high-angle-judge-gavel-with-euro-banknotes-150x94.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><code data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">\u27a4<\/span><\/span><\/code>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Deportation Risk<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US visa penalties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work? If immigration authorities discover you have overstayed while you\u2019re still in the U.S., you may be put under scrutiny and sent back to your home country.<\/span><\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><code data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">\u27a4<\/span><\/span><\/code> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Visa Cancellation and Denials<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An overstay often cancels your current visa automatically. This means if you apply for future applications, be it for different visa types, it might be disproved.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><code data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">\u27a4<\/span><\/span><\/code> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Ineligibility for Change of Status or Extensions<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you are thinking that you\u2019ve overstayed but you can now switch to another visa for extension, it is not the case. As you overstay the present visa, you cannot do this without first leaving the country.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">Fines and Legal Consequences of Overstaying a US Visa<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you have got to know about the bans and deportations, what are the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US visa fines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that come with a US visa overstay?<\/span><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u25cd Is There a Fine for Overstaying in the US?<\/b><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In most cases, the U.S. doesn\u2019t impose direct monetary fines for overstays. Instead, the penalty, or the fine comes through bans, cancelled visas, and scrupulous audits on future applications.<\/span>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fines-and-legal-consequences.webp\" alt=\"Gavel with coins and cage symbolizing legal penalty\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fines-and-legal-consequences.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fines-and-legal-consequences-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fines-and-legal-consequences-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fines-and-legal-consequences-150x94.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>\u25cd Impact on Green Card or Citizenship Applications<\/b><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major out-turns of the overstays is that it gets harder to apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/green-card-in-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or U.S. citizenship. Even if you qualify under certain categories\u2014like marriage to a US citizen\u2014the overstay can delay or complicate the process.<\/span><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">How to Avoid Overstaying Your US Visa<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Follow the ideas given below and you can easily escape the US visa overstays:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Know Your Visa Expiry and I-94 Date<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehend that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your passport is for entry, not your allowed stay. Your I-94 record is the final authority on your departure date.<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Plan Your Exit or Extension in Advance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you think you need more time, apply for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usvisa.ae\/blog\/us-visa-extension-or-renewal\/\">visa extension<\/a> with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before your current stay concludes.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Set Reminders and Use Travel Apps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The easiest way for all the laid-back travelers who fear the overstays is to note down the departure date in your phone calendar and set alerts at least 30 days before. Some travel apps also send automatic reminders.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bd4817;\">What to Do If You Have Already Overstayed<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We have discussed all possible reasons, penalties and fines regarding the US overstays, but what if you have already fallen into the pit? Here is what to do next:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Steps to Take Immediately:<\/strong> Leave the US as soon as possible to limit the length of unlawful stay. The sooner you leave, the lesser the damage.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Consult an Immigration Attorney:<\/strong> A lawyer specializing in US immigration can review your case and suggest the best path forward.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Apply for a waiver:<\/strong> In cases of emergencies, such as medical issues, there might be a waiver possibility, but these are rare and not guaranteed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e03ce2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e03ce2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6c6df3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6c6df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ's About US Visa Overstay<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca7c96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca7c96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list {\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single {\n\t\t\tbackground: #fff;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px 15px 20px;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #d1d8dd, 0px 0px 40px #ffffff;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 1rem;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single:last-child {\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question {\n\t\t\tborder-bottom: 1px solid #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 40px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question:after {\n\t\t\tcontent: \"?\";\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\tright: 0;\n\t\t\ttop: 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 30px;\n\t\t\tline-height: 30px;\n\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\tcolor: #c6d0db;\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 40px;\n\t\t\tfont-size: 20px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\n\t\t<section id=\"faqsu-faq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Can you re-enter the US after overstaying?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">Yes, but only after completing your ban period unless granted a waiver.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">2. Does overstay affect other visa applications?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">Yes, it can affect future US and even non-US visa applications.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">3. How long is the ban for overstaying?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">US visa ban overstay can vary from 1 year, 3 years, to permanent.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">4. Is overstaying a US visa a crime?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">It\u2019s a civil violation, but it can still lead to removal from the country.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">5. How long can I stay in the US after my visa expires?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">You must leave by your I-94 date\u2014not the visa expiry date.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">6. Are there any fines for overstaying a US visa?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">Not in cash, but the penalties are severe in terms of future travel rights.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">7. Can I apply for a Green Card after overstaying a US visa?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">Sometimes, especially if you\u2019re an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, but rules are strict.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">8. What is the 3-year and 10-year re-entry ban?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">It bars from re-entering the U.S. for the specified period based on the overstay length.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">9. How can I check my US visa overstay status?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\">Check your I-94 online or request information from CBP.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">10. 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