My parents have a 5-year B1/B2 visa that expires later this year. They are in Pakistan and me and siblings are in the US. They have been visiting every year and were always granted 6-month duration of stay on arrival, per the I-94, they would stay for 4-5 months only.
Now we are planning their visit and would like them to stay for 4 months, but their B1/B2 visa validity ends 3 months after the planned entry date. Will their DoS given on arrival be only until the visa last date, or likely for a 6-month duration again?
The US visa website says visa validity is for US entry and stay could be allowed beyond it, depending on decision of the customs officer. But not sure if we should assume this.
Appreciate any input and prior experiences.
