the really sad part, when I went they convinced me "not to waste 1900 on an extension just pay over stay". Next day I had to waste another half day and taxi fare to get an extension once I found out about the eternal black mark and prohibition from ever getting Privelege etc.
Got it. Thanks for the update. That's an amazing "relaxation" of the rule (when you consider people with brokerage accounts are being rejected at some embassies)
This is amazing because this is the second time I've heard of the concept of getting away without losing your $400 if rejected???? Very kind if they ultimately do that. With my us application everything said non-refundable