30/60/90 rule

[josandme 6]

OK, I found, thanks to a VJ friend, this rule in the regs but I want opinions. As I read it I understand it to say basically this....

Less than 30 is a problem

30-60 is suspicious but not grounds in itself for denial

after 60 is not an issue...

is that correct? here is what it says that gives me question as I am not a scholar :

9 FAM 40.63 N4.7-4 After 60 Days

(CT:VISA-998; 08-26-2008)

When violative conduct occurs more than 60 days after entry into the United States, the Department does not consider such conduct to constitute a basis for an INA 212(a)(6)©(i) inadmissibility.

[Hypnos 6,578]

That's for the Department of State only (so, immigrant visas), meaning it isn't binding on USCIS at all.

Edited January 26, 2014 by Hypnos

[sharky-rex 76]

So, what's it for? What kind of things does it cover?

That's for the Department of State only (so, immigrant visas), meaning it isn't binding on USCIS at all.

[MaleAlpha 314]

This rule is not even listed in any DHS or USCIS manual. Bogus rule. Please do not waste time following it

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

There is no 30/60/90 day rule. It all depends on an individual's circumstances.

[josandme 6]

That's for the Department of State only (so, immigrant visas), meaning it isn't binding on USCIS at all.

This rule is not even listed in any DHS or USCIS manual. Bogus rule. Please do not waste time following it

ah thanks, after re-read I think you are right. I saw this in another post and followed up. Too bad people give advise here on subjects that they have no direct knowledge of.

PENGUIN.... this rule does exist. only perhaps not relevant to my application. before you say it doesn't exist you need to be sure of your advice.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Penguin is right. It doesn't exist in practice. So for all intents and purposes, it doesn't exist.