over staying query?

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I went to the US last March 2003 with a B1/B2 visa and was given 6 months to stay. After a few months I applied for an extension and change of status before my I-94 expired. I planned to study there but later on I changed my mind and did not wait for the decision and went back home December 2003. Did I over stay for 3 months? If I did, did I already serve the "self-ban or restriction"? It's been 4 years and I am planning to go back the the US for only the second time next year.

Thank you so much. God bless...

[PraetorianXI]

If you left before your I-94 expired you never overstayed. You have not triggered any bans.

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Re: overstaying query

I overstayed for 3 months but I have a pending application for extension which I did not wait for the decision. Am I covered by the "3,5,10 year restriction ban"? It's been 4 years since my next planned visit to America.

Thanks again.

[PraetorianXI]

If you overstay the date on your I-94 for more than 180 days, then you triggered a ban for 3 years.

If you overstay more than 365 days, then you triggered a ban for 10 years.

Otherwise you are fine, your visa, however... is void. You will have to apply for a new one (unless you extension was granted).