QUESTION
my father was denied entry to us and they canceled his visa
Asked on Aug 13th, 2015 on Immigration - Washington
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My dad visited me last year, his I-94 was for 180 days and he over stay for two weeks. He was supposed to leave by September 28th and he leave by October 18th. Yesterday when he was in his way to visit us ,he was detained for hours, his visa was canceled and he was sent back to our country. I have two question 1- he only overstay his visa for two weeks, that's enough reason to cancel a visa and Second question is what is gonna be the next step. I'm an american citizen and I would like to claim him but now I don't know if this can be a problem or if I have to try and get an American visa again. I forget to add my dad age if that helps. He is 66 . thanks
1 ANSWER
U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Kazmi & Sakata
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Yes, once you overstay your visa, it will be canceled. Even if overstayed a day. He can try and get another tourist visa, but it will be difficult. You could sponsor him for his Residency/Green card. That process may take a year to process. Let me know if you would like any assistance.
Answered on Aug 14th, 2015 at 12:11 PM