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Jan 21, 2010 | 2:11 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erik123

Typically you will be held/refused exit until paid.

And, if as a result you end up overstaying your visa, then you become an "overstayer," which is a type of illegal alien. You certainly don't become a legal resident!