If I were to apply for a tourist visa in India for the US, would debt that I accumulated during a prior stay affect my visa decision?

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If I were to apply for a tourist visa in India for the US, would debt that I accumulated during a prior stay affect my visa decision?

I moved to the US from 7 years ago nd stayed for 2 years. In that time I accumulated credit card and other unsecured debt of $30,000. I also had 2 unpaid speeding tickets in 2 different states. I had to leave the country 5 years ago due to personal reasons and have not returned since. In the following 2 years I paid up my speeding tickets. I still have not paid the credit card companies. I have learned that the banks have sold the debt to collection agencies. I would also like to know if I were to get a visa then would there be any legal implication at immigration or any part there of during my stay in the US. I would like to visit for a period of 1 month.

Asked on October 22, 2012 under Immigration Law, Virginia

Answers:

SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The debt will probably not affect your ability to get a visa.  However, if you previously stayed in the US for 2 years and part of that time was staying in unlawful status, then that may prevent you from being able to obtain a visa as you may be barred from reentry to the US for a certain period of time.


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