Regarding the validity visa

[Amji 0]

Entry on B2 visa to US is only for six months on first instance. My question is if someone within this period goes to Canada for one month and then he came back to US, Will his re- entry be treated as new one or old ? if it is old one can he apply for extension ?

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

See this page https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-751?language=en_US

They are wise to people trying to game the US tourist system by quick visits to neighboring countries  If you are in Canada (or Mexico) for 30 days or less, you re-enter within the “old” visa (actually i94). Yes you can apply for an extension, but that doesn’t mean it will be approved.

Also: Canada may or may not allow you in, and the US may or may not allow you back into the US from Canada. So be very careful what you plan this way. You may find yourself scrambling to arrange a flight home from Canada while some of your stuff has been left behind in the US - this has happened before.

[Amji 0]

Procedure to apply for a B1/B2 Visa extension while on a tourist visa to US and timeline for applying before it's expiring.

[SusieQQQ 11,587]

Another thread about trying to extend before you even arrive? the way you are going you’re going you might expect to have some deep questioning on your way in

anyway here’s the uscis information document https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/C1en.pdf

note the issues regarding overstay and voiding of visa if you are denied beyond i94 expiry 

 

 

[SalishSea 18,072]

1 hour ago, Amji said:

Procedure to apply for a B1/B2 Visa extension while on a tourist visa to US and timeline for applying before it's expiring.

Do not plan for an overstay on the offchance of getting an extension.  If you already think the allotted time is inadequate, maybe it isn't a great idea to travel here.  B-2 is a privilege.  This type of behavior is why others from your country cannot get a tourist visa to the US.

[SalishSea 18,072]

2 hours ago, Amji said:

Entry on B2 visa to US is only for six months on first instance.

6 months maximum.  The CBP officer can give you whatever he or she deems fit.

[SalishSea 18,072]

2 hours ago, Amji said:

Entry on B2 visa to US is only for six months on first instance. My question is if someone within this period goes to Canada for one month and then he came back to US, Will his re- entry be treated as new one or old ? if it is old one can he apply for extension ?

All the scams you can possibly think of have been tried before.  The CBP are not native.

[TBoneTX 45,851]

Duplicative topics have been merged.  Please avoid starting new threads; post in this one instead.

 

VJ Moderation

[JFH 12,191]

There is no guarantee you will be granted a 6-month stay upon arrival. The CBP Officer may feel 2 weeks is adequate. A 2-week vacation is more than most Americans take when traveling. 

 

What ties do you have to your homeland? In order to obtain a B-2 the applicant must satisfy the immigration officer that they have sufficient strong ties to their homeland that the risk of overstay is as good as zero. If you can stay for 6 months, then go to Canada for a week and then want another 6 months here, that suggests you have no ties to your homeland at all. Note that working remotely, even for a company based outside the US, is not permitted on a tourist visa. 
 

Spending more than 180 days in a year here will also draw attention to yourself from an IRS perspective. 

[African Zealot 1,455]

9 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

6 months maximum.  The CBP officer can give you whatever he or she deems fit.

Not entirely accurate. The standard length of stay for a B1/B2 visa is 6 months though the maximum length is one year. You can be issued one year at a go although it’s extremely unlikely.

[African Zealot 1,455]

Why does a visitor want to spend one year in a foreign country? You’re supposed to have a life back in your home country which normally precludes from being away more than a few months. Even if you can work remotely it’s illegal.

 

The only somewhat reasonable excuse is for retirees, even then the USA generally doesn’t want visitors spending more than a few months here. In extraordinary circumstances we may consider you for an extension.

 

In your case you’re putting the cart before the horse 😂

[Crazy Cat 42,033]

4 hours ago, African Zealot said:

Why does a visitor want to spend one year in a foreign country?

Well, I am not making any accusations, but a person could want a year in order to find a romantic relationship and marriage in said foreign country.......😀

Edited August 25, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[SalishSea 18,072]

4 hours ago, African Zealot said:

Not entirely accurate. The standard length of stay for a B1/B2 visa is 6 months though the maximum length is one year. You can be issued one year at a go although it’s extremely unlikely.

Have never seen that.

[African Zealot 1,455]

51 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Have never seen that.

Neither had I until I saw it in the manual some years ago. Subsequently someone disputed my assertion on this board or elsewhere and unfortunately I couldn’t find the link then.

 

Here is the link and screenshot.
 

https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040309.html

[SalishSea 18,072]

1 hour ago, African Zealot said:

Neither had I until I saw it in the manual some years ago. Subsequently someone disputed my assertion on this board or elsewhere and unfortunately I couldn’t find the link then.

 

Here is the link and screenshot.
 

https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040309.html

Those are extensions, not initial CBP allocations.

 

I would be shocked if they consented to a request at the border for admission of one year on a B-2.   
 

Can you post a link related to that for initial entry?

Edited August 25, 2021 by Jorgedig