Additional Administrative Processing : 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 a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, he/she should bring a copy of the report of the incident, Form I-877, to the visa interview. Applicants not in possession of the I-877 should obtain a copy from CBP before attending the Embassy. Further information is available from the CBP website at www.cbp.gov

Deportation or Removed

A person who has been deported or removed, may be prohibited from reapplying for a visa depending on the circumstances for up to ten years. In certain cases a waiver of this ineligibility may be available.

Overstays

If you have overstayed on the Visa Waiver program (VWP) or violated the terms of a previously issued U.S. visa, you will be refused entry to the United States unless you apply for a visa with full details of your overstay prior to subsequent entry. Violating the terms of the Visa Waiver Program or previously issued U.S. visa can render an individual ineligible for a visa and a waiver of this ineligibility may be required.

Applying for the visa

You are required to schedule an appointment for an interview with a U.S. Consular Officer.

Applicants applying for visas in London who were denied entry into, or were deported or removed from the United States are required to schedule an appointment with the Visa Coordination Offier to allow sufficient time for their case to be reviewed, as their application will be subject to greater scrutiny. Applicants who overstayed the length of their authorized stay by more than 60 days, are also you are required to schedule an appointment with the Visa Coordination Officer to allow sufficient time for your case to be reviewed. Applicants with immigration violations who schedule do not request an appointment with the Visa Coordination Officer may be required to return to the Embassy at a later date if there is insufficient time to evaluate their case.

• A completed VCU1 form (PDF 58Kb)
• A copy of the Form I-876 given to you by the CBP officer when denied entry into the United States
• A copy of removal proceedings or any documentation relating to your deportation/removal.

What if I'm found ineligible for a visa ?

If the applicant is found ineligible for a visa, he/she will be advised whether or not a waiver of ineligibility is available from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Please note:The application will take approximately 8 weeks to process, therefore, applicants should apply for visas well before the anticipated date of travel. The processing times quoted are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. It is important that you keep this in mind when applying for the visa. It will 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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