Q: I have been here illegally for over 20 years, came over on an F1. I have decided to return home in a few weeks...
to Singapore. My father has cancer and cannot fly so I plan to go to him. My plan was to go to the airport with my valid passport but expired visa and leave. Any advice on if this is the right course of action.
would love to know I won't be detained and miss my flight.
A: OK so anyone who has overstayed his visa by more than 12 months and exits the United States is then barred from returning to the United States for a period of 10 years. If you have overstayed your visa by 20 years and then leave to go back to Singapore, you will not under immigration law be able to return to the United States for a period of 10 years.
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