Hi NL,

I would like anyone with similar experience to share or advice on what to do.

(Vj, Justwise and others please respond)

I over stayed in the UK and now I want to apply for a visa into other countries.

No crime, no illegalities or any issue with the UK govt - was just a bit ignorant about the immigration rules....

I am considering filling the right date of entry and exist (and also willing to submit my passport showing this). In fact, I want to say the complete truth about my immigration history but not explicitly telling them I overstayed in the UK (they will know anyways).

I would like to ask - Do you think other countries like US and Canada will check for my immigration history from the UK border? What are my chances of getting a visa... What information do they ask for to be precise (entry or entry and exist)?

What would you rather do? lie and destroy evidence i.e. passport (but past visa is precious) or say the truth and see where it lands you?

What would you suggest I do? Anyone done this before and survived the panic... in a nutshell, how do you correct the wrongs of your immigration history especially for overstayers?

Please get back to me. It is quite important. I am just about to fill in my visa form.

Thanks!
AStar

TripleAstar: Hi NL,

I would like anyone with similar experience to share or advice on what to do.

(Vj, Justwise and others please respond)

I over stayed in the UK and now I want to apply for a visa into other countries.

No crime, no illegalities or any issue with the UK govt - was just a bit ignorant about the immigration rules....

I am considering filling the right date of entry and exist (and also willing to submit my passport showing this). In fact, I want to say the complete truth about my immigration history but not explicitly telling them I overstayed in the UK (they will know anyways).

I would like to ask - Do you think other countries like US and Canada will check for my immigration history from the UK border? What are my chances of getting a visa... What information do they ask for to be precise (entry or entry and exist)?

What would you rather do? lie and destroy evidence i.e. passport (but past visa is precious) or say the truth and see where it lands you?

What would you suggest I do? Anyone done this before and survived the panic... in a nutshell, how do you correct the wrongs of your immigration history especially for overstayers?

Please get back to me. It is quite important. I am just about to fill in my visa form.

Thanks!
AStar

Over staying your visa is not the worst immigration crime, were you deported or you left on your own? There is no point trying to destroy any evidence, just explain briefly if you are asked. Present your passport as its, trying to hide or hold back any info is like running away from your own shadow, if you are not asked then don't mention it.

Great! Not deported - I'm really comfortable as a person just ignorant of immigration rules and how it can affect your visa chances into other countries. Didn't know immigration was a big deal until now.

I wasn't asked - I just wanted to know people's opinion especially those that have successfully done it in the past.

Once again, thanks for the advice.

Regards!