Can I file for asylum if I missed the one-year deadline?
I entered the US on B1/B2 in March 2024 and overstayed. I only learned about filing for asylum now, in April 2026 β more than two years after entry. I've heard about the one-year rule.
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I overstayed my visa by 4 years. What are realistic legalization options?
I entered on B1/B2 in 2022 and overstayed. I work for cash. Not married, parents live in Georgia (the country). Is there anything realistic I can do or do I need to leave?