Revolving Visitors Visa

[Miss Missy 0]

Hi.

My mother-in-law was previously approved for a visitors visa. She came and left within her allotted time.

We would like for her to be able to visit again soon. And wondered is there such a thing as a revolving visitors visa? If so, does anyone know what is required and the correct forms to complete for this type of visa? Is it different than the regular visitors visa applications? FYI She completed her previous visit at the end of May this year. Is it too early to submit for another visitors visa for her?

Edited August 31, 2014 by Miss Missy

[Boiler 43,430]

A normal b2 is multi entry and lasts for 10 years, sounds like this is not what she had?

Maybe she will get it next time?

[Miss Missy 0]

10 years?? Oh my. That does not sound like a visitors B1/B2 visa. What you are referring to, sounds like 10 yr green card.

What she was approved for was 6 months for visitation. Now we want her to visit again.

[Boiler 43,430]

the shortest B i have heard of is single entry 12 months.10 year multi entry is the norm. If they had doubts but were still prepared to issue they can issue a more restrictive version.

[Miss Missy 0]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

look at the visa is it multi entry or single

[Miss Missy 0]

My mother in law has come and gone on a single entry visa already.

My question is how to bring her back as a guest again, but this time, apply for a visa that allows her to come and go for a specific amount of time, longer than 6 months?

It sounds like we might just need to use the same application but request a 10 year guest visa.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

They probably had some doubts about her ties. Yes you use the same form and she can ask about the multi entry visa. As long as she come and leave when she is supposed to and stays out longer than in she should have o problems

[Miss Missy 0]

Yes. And now that she has already came and returned, their doubts, if they had any would have lessened. She really helped us by watching our little one, and she would love to continue to help us out with the baby as long as she can. Plus she misses her new granddaughter already.

[belinda63 2,981]

There are 10 year tourist visas. What that means is the visa is good to be used for 10 years without having to apply for a visa every time you wish to visit.

The length one can stay per trip to the US is determined when the person arrives at the POE. The passport will be stamped with an exit date. I have never heard of a tourist being permitted to stay more than 6 months at one time.

The rule regarding how long a tourist can stay is generally they must spend more time outside the US than inside. If she comes and visits for 6 months then she should wait 6 months before her next visit. This rule is not set in stone and some have come and gone frequently. Eventually they get caught, turned away at the POE, and the visitors visa cancelled.

[Penguin_ie 5,985]

Don't say that she watched her granddaughter, that could be seen as work.

It is very likely that if approved, she will get the 10 year multi-entry tourist visa next time. However, limitations still apply: she cannot stay longer than 6 months at a time, and she should be outside the US more than inside.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Using her to watch the baby instead of hiring someone is totally illegal and can get you both in trouble. It is OK for her to come and play with the child while you are home but she should never be used while you both are working. If that happens every non USC can end up outside the US ( her for working on a visitors visa and you for violating labor laws )

[MUXAGIRL 69]

There are countries who get 10 yr visitors visa at once, and then there are countries which get about one year multi entry visa and with good behavior I.e. returning within a reasonable time limit, a 10 yr visa can be granted when applying again for the same category.

But, the visit to the US is still restricted by maximum six months per visit by the CBP officer at POE.

She can try to visit again, but she has just been there only few months ago, her swift return might not be viewed favorably.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

A normal b2 is multi entry and lasts for 10 years, sounds like this is not what she had?

Maybe she will get it next time?

Not quite, it is actually common in several countries to approve a b2 for a single entry only and for less than 1 year validity.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

My mother in law has come and gone on a single entry visa already.

My question is how to bring her back as a guest again, but this time, apply for a visa that allows her to come and go for a specific amount of time, longer than 6 months?

It sounds like we might just need to use the same application but request a 10 year guest visa.

You don't actually request a specific visa type (other than B1/B2). I would not even mention a multiple entry or a 10 year; that is up to the discretion of the CO. There is no visitor visa that would allow more than 6 months, in fact, the duration of visit is determined at the POE (and I would advise not asking for a 6 month one).

Chances are the next request would result in a multiyear/multiple entries, but I'd let some time pass by before asking.