Can my I-94 be extended on re-entry to the US on a B1/B2 Visa?

[newacct 688]

Tell that to CBP, I know from experience and what CBP said. Just like everyone has said it varies on what country you come from what CBP does.

Well, CBP doesn't say that. You just misunderstood or are just wrong. How much a length of stay to give is determined by type of visa and validity of the passport, and for some types of visas, CBP has some discretion of how much a period of stay to give, but how far away the visa expires is NEVER a factor. This is very basic knowledge, US entry 101, and everyone on this site knows it.

[monipom 0]

Well, CBP doesn't say that. You just misunderstood or are just wrong. How much a length of stay to give is determined by type of visa and validity of the passport, and for some types of visas, CBP has some discretion of how much a period of stay to give, but how far away the visa expires is NEVER a factor. This is very basic knowledge, US entry 101, and everyone on this site knows it.

Could we please move this topic to a new thread? I don't know why every forum has to descend into aggression.

[TBoneTX 46,435]

Folks, we can disagree without being disagreeable. Please stick to the OP's topic.

[JFH 12,191]

OP, is there any reason you did t use the VWP? Are you ineligible or was it bad advice from the travel agent that a B2 was a must?

[monipom 0]

VWP is only 3 months. To do all I wanted to do I need more time. I'm interested in spending a good amount of time in each state.

[JFH 12,191]

But you are leaving after less than 3 months to go elsewhere? Or have I misunderstood your itinerary?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The Op has a B2 now, so why she didn't use VWP doesn't matter anymore.

OP: All the advice about staying out v staying in is true in a general sense, but if you have a one-off trip planned for longer duration, I doubt you would have any troubles getting back in. If you make this a habit, then you can expect scrutiny, but your one year gap adventure is fine, and you were already approved for the visa explaining your one year one time special mega trip. I wouldn't worry too much.

[Athena13 10]

Hi i have a side question. So Australians are allowed to apply for B1/2 visas?

I asked because my relative wants to visit me more often and stay longer than 90 days (allowed by visa waiver program) at a time.

Thanks.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi i have a side question. So Australians are allowed to apply for B1/2 visas?

I asked because my relative wants to visit me more often and stay longer than 90 days (allowed by visa waiver program) at a time.

Thanks.

Anyone can apply for B1/B2 visas.

Australians can apply for B1/B2 visas even though they can get 90 days of visa free visits on the VWP.

If the B1/B2 visa is denied, the Australian would also lose his/her VWP privileges. So, applying for the B1/B2 visa has a downside risk if the visa is denied for those from VWP countries such as Australia.

[Hypnos 6,578]

If the B1/B2 visa is denied, the Australian would also lose his/her VWP privileges.

Not quite. If a visa was denied, they'd need to obtain a fresh ESTA authorisation declaring the denied visa. This may well lead to a denial of the ESTA, but it's not a guarantee, not does the alien lose their VWP privileges; that is reserved for someone who fails to comply with the terms of the VWP (so overstaying, for example, does lead to the permanent loss of VWP benefits).