CAN I VISIT ANYTIME?

[tvivle 0]

i have a question, my gf is in u.s (lpr) and i have a tourist visa (10yrs multiple entry). can i visit her anytime or is there a limit? i am from philippines by the way. thanks lot for answering.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Usually the maximum time for one visit is 6 months, but the border officer may give you less time if they so decide. The tourist visa is to visit so you need to be out of the country more than in; ie if you were to visit for 6 months, you'd need to go back to the Philipines for at least 6 months before trying again.

[tvivle 0]

Usually the maximum time for one visit is 6 months, but the border officer may give you less time if they so decide. The tourist visa is to visit so you need to be out of the country more than in; ie if you were to visit for 6 months, you'd need to go back to the Philipines for at least 6 months before trying again.

ok, thanks maam. what if less than 6months and I went back to u.s? will i be denied entry?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Admittance and duration of stay is up to the border patrol at the time you enter. No one can tell you if you will be denied. You should have strong ties to your home country to show that you intend to return. Also, the border patrol likes to see you spending more time in your home country than in the US so make sure the majority of your time is spent in the Philippines

good luck.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

ok, thanks maam. what if less than 6months and I went back to u.s? will i be denied entry?

You might, but you might not. It depends on the border officer, and your exact situation (how long you stayed in the USA on previous occasions, how long you plan to stay this time etc); for example if you stayed close to 6 months last time, stayed out of the USA for 4 months and then want to come back for a long weekend because of a birthday or similar, you'll have a better chance then if you stayed cose to 6 months last time, left the USA fora weekend and then want to come back for another 6 months. Your best bet is to bring lots of evidence that you will be returning back home, such as a letter from an employer stating when they expect you back, proof of home ownership or rental agreement, proof of enrollment in university etc.

[tvivle 0]

thanks for replying/time canadian_wife ang Penguin_ie. can i tell them that my reason for entering u.s is to visit my gf? i have no intention of overstaying. im afraid of being banned also.

Edited January 21, 2010 by lovey tvivle

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Yes, always tell the truth, if you are visiting your girlfriend then you should say so

Good luck

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Moved from K-3 forum to General Immigration Forum as not a K-3 issue