Overstayed visa J1, now coming back for vacations (2 weeks)

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Will I be automatically denied the entry at the border

Yes immediately, that is if they catch it. Now if they don't catch it and allow you to enter a zealous immigration officer one day will say you committed fraud/misrepresentation at the time of entry because you knowingly entered with an automatically void ESTA and that comes with a lifetime bar to entry.

The person will be barred from admission for the rest of his or her life unless the person qualifies for and is granted a waiver.

Even if the issue of fraud/misrepresentation is overlooked, you would be viewed to have accrued unlawful presence from the day you entered because you were deportable as at the time of entry.

Heck you can actually be imprisoned (not just deported/refused entry) for attempted illegal entry.

Basically just don't do it, apply for a visitor visa and be truthful.

CBP Q/A

How would my eligibility for a travel authorization via ESTA be affected if I was previously denied a visa, previously denied an immigration benefit, or previously committed an immigration-related violation? If you were previously denied a visa, or previously refused entry to the United States, or previously removed from the U.S., your ESTA application will most likely be denied.

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