Actually, many of them didn't break the law. It's not a crime to come here legally and then overstay.
McCarthy exaggerated slightly. Evidence suggests it's over 40% and under 50%.
The debate over illegal immigration in America most often centers on the unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. P
www.politifact.com
Someone really lied to you about that.
Consequences of Overstaying A Visa In USA
The issue of overstaying a visa in the U.S. while on a nonimmigrant visa has been receiving serious attention in recent years. Some of the consequences of overstaying your visa status are:
- Visa overstays may be barred from returning to the U.S. for ten years or three years depending on the period of overstay or “unlawful presence”.
- Visa overstays may be restricted from applying for Extension of Stay or Change of Status.
- Visa overstays will have their existing visa automatically revoked or cancelled.
- Visa overstays are generally unable to obtain a new visa except in their country of nationality.
- Visa overstays may not be able to Adjust Status in the U.S. even if otherwise eligible.
No crime, though. Which is what I told you.