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Last Answer on April 22, 2019

Thanks for answering my previous Question, in continuation with previous question, how do i prove that i will return to India? I have bought house recently in India and family is not traveling with me does that help?

Asked by Abhishek over 8 years ago

Basically, you need to show that your whole life is in India. The deed to your home, or tax statements help. A letter from your employer stating that you are located in India and you will be working for your employer on your L1 visa in the United States until XXX date.

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I'm confused and read conflicting information online about vwp travellers and their removal from the US in case they are inadmissible. Can they be put into expedited removal proceedings and if so what forms would they be served with?

Asked by G&T over 8 years ago

A Visa Waiver applicant (VWP) cannot be placed under removal proceedings. The process of removing a Visa Waiver alien is called a Visa Waiver Refusal under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. To put it simply, it basically means we want you to go back to your country and apply for a visa because based on the facts presented, we will not allow you to enter under VWP status.

You should only be presented with a copy of the sworn statement.

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I meant I have a student visa from Australia & I was in the US with a valid B2 multiple entry good for 10 years. I stayed for 5mo&5wks. It has been 2 mos since I left the US. I want to visit again before my class starts in August here in Thailand.

Asked by Travelbug about 9 years ago

You will probably be asked several questions as to why you were in the United States for such an extended period of time. It's not normal for a person to be on vacation for 6 months in another country. Be prepared to provide proof of economic solvency to justify your entry into the United States again.

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I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

Asked by Dave almost 8 years ago

I believe there is a two year waiting period to take the polygraph again. The unfortunate thing is, the polygraph eliminates too many good people. I would recommend trying again after the two years!

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Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

Asked by Abhishek over 8 years ago

I am glad I could help you. It is much better to take care of this issue now before trying to enter the United States.

Good luck!

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if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Asked by brii over 8 years ago

You need to ask yourself the following question, "If an American citizen came to my country for X many months and comes back X weeks later to stay X many months again, is he really just visiting?"

This what every officer thinks about when seeing someone with a history of remaining in the US for extended periods of time. Every officer calculates "Is this alien spending more time inside this country than outside?"

Theres no clear answer to your question, you just need to make sure your not spending more time inside the US than outside.

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Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

Asked by Future LEO over 8 years ago

Every Port of Entry is different, so the work is a little different. All officers are emergency responders. Most officers in the agency don't "answer calls." We dont respond to domestic violence, pull people over for a broken tail light, etc. Within the port, however, we do respond. Assaults, weapons, drugs, etc.

Our job is mainly this: 1. Prevent terrorists from entering the United States. 2. Prevent drugs from entering the United States. 3. Prevent illegal aliens from entering the United States.

Most of the time your processing travelers that are seeking entry. Sometimes you get some action. There are teams that you can join which actually do join other agencies to serve warrants, dress in plain clothes and tail suspects. Its all about what you make of it and what your goal is.

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Thanks for answering my previous Question, in continuation with previous question, how do i prove that i will return to India? I have bought house recently in India and family is not traveling with me does that help?

I'm confused and read conflicting information online about vwp travellers and their removal from the US in case they are inadmissible. Can they be put into expedited removal proceedings and if so what forms would they be served with?

I meant I have a student visa from Australia & I was in the US with a valid B2 multiple entry good for 10 years. I stayed for 5mo&5wks. It has been 2 mos since I left the US. I want to visit again before my class starts in August here in Thailand.

I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

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Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

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Thanks for answering my previous Question, in continuation with previous question, how do i prove that i will return to India? I have bought house recently in India and family is not traveling with me does that help?

I'm confused and read conflicting information online about vwp travellers and their removal from the US in case they are inadmissible. Can they be put into expedited removal proceedings and if so what forms would they be served with?

I meant I have a student visa from Australia & I was in the US with a valid B2 multiple entry good for 10 years. I stayed for 5mo&5wks. It has been 2 mos since I left the US. I want to visit again before my class starts in August here in Thailand.

I took the polygraph about 8 months ago but did not pass. Do I still have a chance of getting within the department if I reapply in the future?

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Thank you so much appreciate all help,itwas an honest mistake. I have today only told my office that we need to get waiver and apply for the same. Thanks again. fyi I myself became aware of my overstay after i got Visa when looking for something els

if i spend four months in the usa.. how soon can i go back to the united states?

Thank you for answering my last question. My biggest question is what the job is like... do you consider yourself a first responder where you answer calls and handle emergencies, or is your job mainly security and guarding of the port of entry?

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