3 years bar

[JMC12]

Hi,
During year 2001, I was in a sabbatical from my Job and I came from France to the USA (AZ) with a B2. The INS officer gave me only 2 months. A few days after, I asked for a 6 months extension and got it. I was supposed to come back to france in August 2001 but I overstayed 181 days and left the US in Feb 2002.
I suppose that for this reason, I got a 3 years bar.
So, today, it's been 6 years that I'm back in France. I have planned for next July a 2 weeks trip vacation with my 2 daughters. The plane tickets are $4500....
Do you think that I take a risk with the INS officer at the airport (should be Detroit) ? Do you think I'm still in the INS computers ? What do I have to do to make sure that this trip is not gonna be a disaster ?
Thanks and Regards
JMC

[peace]

On what visa are you traveling? Did you apply and get a fresh visa for this travel?

[DMX17]

After an overstay, the visa is automatically cancelled. You may need to apply for a new visa, if you have not done so already.

[PraetorianXI]

Assuming you have applied for a new visa, you should be fine. If not, you need to.

[JMC12]

I asked for a new biometric passport with the visa waivers program between France and the Unites states (3 month max).
I'm waiting for this passport, I already ordered my plane tickets...
I'm gonna bring with me a couple of papers proving that I'm not a potentiel immigrant. (from my employers,Bank account, and Im the owner of my house in France). Plus a round trip plane tickets. In case of a suspiscious officer, do you know if I can ask for a deferred inspection, to expose my case ?
Thanks.
JMC

[PraetorianXI]

no, you can not.

[txh1b]

You need to get a visa for the visit as you have overstayed your previous admission and you are bound by INA 212 inadmissibility criteria.

Q: When Must I Obtain a Visa Instead of Using the VWP?
A: If you intend to arrive in the United States aboard a non-signatory air carrier, you must obtain a nonimmigrant visa prior to boarding the aircraft. Similarly, if you intend to visit the United States for more than 90 days, you must obtain a nonimmigrant visa before arriving in the United States. If you believe any grounds of inadmissibility at INA § 212(a) apply to you, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa with Form OF-156 before traveling to the United States. You can obtain Form OF-156 from the American Embassy or consulate nearest your place of residence or the State Department Website. Although you may be inadmissible to the United States, you may qualify for a nonimmigrant visa and waiver, which will allow you to travel to the United States.