NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
Denied Entry into the United States: Deported, or Overstayed on a Prior Visit
DENIED ENTRY
In the case of a traveler who has been denied entry into the United States by the Department of
Homeland Security, he/she should wait a sufficient time before applying for a
visa until a copy of the report of the incident can be received by the Embassy.
Such reports routinely take six to eight weeks from the date of denial of entry.
DEPORTATION
In the case of a deportation, the individual may be prohibited from reapplying for a visa for up
to ten years. If he/she wishes to apply for visa during the period of exclusion,
the applicant must first obtain then file the
form I-212. The form is obtained from,
and must be filed with, the DHS office that deported the individual.
WHAT IF I AM FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR A VISA?
If you are found ineligible for a visa, you will be advised whether or not you are eligible to
apply for a waiver of permanent ineligibility.
PROCESSING TIME
The application will take a minimum of twelve weeks to process; some applications may take
longer. Delays in processing can and will occur. It is not be possible to
expedite a case simply because an applicant has not allowed sufficient time for
the application to be processed.
REMINDER
No assurances regarding the issuance of visas can be given in advance. Therefore, final travel
plans or the purchase of nonrefundable tickets should not be made until a visa
has been issued.
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