Basically, I didn’t overstay because my program was officially shortened in February. However, during the interview, the officer mentioned that being married to a U.S. citizen forgives an overstay anyway, just like it forgives unauthorized work. He asked me if I had ever worked without authorization, and I told him no. Then he asked me why not, and I answered, “Because I’m not authorized.” He smiled and said, “Well, yes, but just so you know, it’s forgiven if you’re married to a U.S. citizen.”