expiration of tourist visa

[san diego 407]

Hello!

My father-in-law visits us about once a year for many years for 2-3 weeks from Russia. He has 3-year visa, expiring October this year. Can he still come for 2-3 weeks in August or he needs a new visa? He gets it automatic but I would rather not have him pay another fee if not necessary.

[Darnell 8,478]

expiration date on visa foil is the last day she can enter the usa. any i-94 governs her stay in usa.

scenario:

visa expires 11 october.

entry on 10 october.

cbp goon gives 120 days for i-94.

she must leave on day 120.

[san diego 407]

expiration date on visa foil is the last day she can enter the usa. any i-94 governs her stay in usa.

scenario:

visa expires 11 october.

entry on 10 october.

cbp goon gives 120 days for i-94.

she must leave on day 120.

Thank you for the info, Darnell! Much appreciated. very helpful

[NataliaLin 18]

Only thing that I think would make it not eligible to visit is that he has a passport with under six months until it expires

[newacct 688]

Only thing that I think would make it not eligible to visit is that he has a passport with under six months until it expires

Yes, though Russia is on the list of countries who accept their passport for 6 months after expiration, so if this father in law is a Russian passport holder, he only needs to have the passport validity cover the visit.

[NataliaLin 18]

Yes, though Russia is on the list of countries who accept their passport for 6 months after expiration, so if this father in law is a Russian passport holder, he only needs to have the passport validity cover the visit.

Thank you for the information! In my case for the future, my family will be completely covered (my parents are taiwanese but also naturalized Argentinians, both on the list!

Thanks again!