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During my last visit to United States on B1/B2 visa, I requested for an extension of my stay approximately one month prior to I-94 expiry date (December 26th, 2008), as I needed to attend interview calls and complete Observership program.
My application was pending for several weeks until a denial notice was sent on 18th February 2009. Upon receiving this notification and original I-94 on 24th February 2009, I left United Stated immediately.
I am little bit confused if my 10 years multiple entry B1/B2 visa stamping still valid.
Following was written in the denial notice:
"USCIS is not initiating removal procedures against you at this time. the decision resulting in the denial of form I-539 leaves you without lawful immigration status and you are now present in the United States in violation of law. you are required to depart the United States within 30 days from the date of this decision or be subjected to removal proceedings. Remaining in the United States beyond this time will also affect your ability to return to the United states."
After reaching home country i mailed US embassy with detail description of my situation.
and got the following response:
Thank you for your inquiry.
Please note that if an applicant has a valid B1/B2 visa, he/she may travel to the U.S. for a purpose consistent with the B1/B2 visa classification until it expires. Please note that a visa is not a guarantee of entry into the U.S. ; a visa simply allows you to seek permission to enter the U.S. An officer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decides your "duration of stay" in the U.S. at the port of entry. The decision is based upon the type of visa you hold, the purpose of your entry into the U.S. and the length of time thought necessary to accomplish your purpose. At this time the officer can deny entry, particularly if your visa is annotated for a specific purpose, if you have overstayed on a previous visit to the U.S. or your planned activities do not appear to match the type of visa presented.
We hope this information is useful to you.
Sincerely,
Visa Information Unit
My application was pending for several weeks until a denial notice was sent on 18th February 2009. Upon receiving this notification and original I-94 on 24th February 2009, I left United Stated immediately.
I am little bit confused if my 10 years multiple entry B1/B2 visa stamping still valid.
Following was written in the denial notice:
"USCIS is not initiating removal procedures against you at this time. the decision resulting in the denial of form I-539 leaves you without lawful immigration status and you are now present in the United States in violation of law. you are required to depart the United States within 30 days from the date of this decision or be subjected to removal proceedings. Remaining in the United States beyond this time will also affect your ability to return to the United states."
After reaching home country i mailed US embassy with detail description of my situation.
and got the following response:
Thank you for your inquiry.
Please note that if an applicant has a valid B1/B2 visa, he/she may travel to the U.S. for a purpose consistent with the B1/B2 visa classification until it expires. Please note that a visa is not a guarantee of entry into the U.S. ; a visa simply allows you to seek permission to enter the U.S. An officer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decides your "duration of stay" in the U.S. at the port of entry. The decision is based upon the type of visa you hold, the purpose of your entry into the U.S. and the length of time thought necessary to accomplish your purpose. At this time the officer can deny entry, particularly if your visa is annotated for a specific purpose, if you have overstayed on a previous visit to the U.S. or your planned activities do not appear to match the type of visa presented.
We hope this information is useful to you.
Sincerely,
Visa Information Unit
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