Question on 180 day limit for B2

[MarkandLada 0]

I have a quick ? regarding the 180day (6 month) limit for a B2 visit. We have brought my wife's parents here last year and they stayed just under 6 months. My thoughts now are to bring them again next month, but for only 5 months and then bring them back again in December. This will make 2 entries in one calendar year, but they will also be getting renewed visas in Sept/Oct as their 2yr will expire 9/9/11. Will we have any problems at POE if they see a departure of a few months prior, or will the new visas kind of hide it? Also, will the 2 entry/1 calendar year raise any red flags when my wife naturalizes and then applies for their immigrant visas. Thanks for any replies or advice! Don't want to ruffle any gov feathers

[Boiler 45,558]

There might be questions as to where they are living and which country they are visiting.

It should not impact any future Immigration.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

2 visits for such long periods of time might raise suspicion. What ties could they bring to show they intend to return to Russia?

good luck

[MarkandLada 0]

2 visits for such long periods of time might raise suspicion. What ties could they bring to show they intend to return to Russia?

good luck

This is a concern that I have thought about as well. They do have family still there including brothers/aunts/uncles, and their son and his family. They carry their pension bank book as well as their apartment documentation. What I worry about is them being denied entry since the return would be only 4 months after they went back home to Russia. We just don't want to jeopardize the immigration process when that finally begins...

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Trust me, a simple denial of entry won't affect immigration. I had 2 denials when we petitioned. All went smoothly

Good luck

[MarkandLada 0]

I decided to go right to the source and called CBP. As long as they do not exceed 180days per Calendar year then it is not a problem. Their 1st trip will be 153 days and I can bring them after 12/4. The 180 then resets on 1/1/12. We're good to go!

[Boiler 45,558]

Not quite right.

The only trouble is that the person you spoke to at the call centre is not the person at the desk at the airport.

[MarkandLada 0]

Not quite right.

The only trouble is that the person you spoke to at the call centre is not the person at the desk at the airport.

Well, she put me on hold and checked with a sup so we're just gonna have to hope for the best. Hopefully since it will be for Xmas we won't have any issues.