After getting visa how long a person has time to enter US

[dhavalskyhawk 12]

Hello everyone,

For example, I got the visa on 2nd feb 2014, so in what time period I have to enter US?

Thanks

[amkam83 0]

within 6 months I believe

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Usually 6 months. However, it may be shortened depending on the validity of the medical

good luck

PS - there will be an expiration date on the visa.

[dhavalskyhawk 12]

thanks all of you for your kind, useful and quick reply

[etrangais 949]

if it is an IR visa: 180 days (6 months).

[NikLR 13,227]

Normally it is 180 days from the MEDICAL, not from the interview. Check the date on the visa. There is also the benefit of the visa becoming a temporary green card when endorsed at the US POE. So the beneficiary can turn around and leave same day if needed. Just be sure not to spend more than 6 months out of the USA, especially not in a row (unless you have a reentry permit.)

Edited February 2, 2014 by NLR

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to General Immigration-Related Discussion; topic is applicable to multiple visa types.

[dhavalskyhawk 12]

Normally it is 180 days from the MEDICAL, not from the interview. Check the date on the visa. There is also the benefit of the visa becoming a temporary green card when endorsed at the US POE. So the beneficiary can turn around and leave same day if needed. Just be sure not to spend more than 6 months out of the USA, especially not in a row (unless you have a reentry permit.)

Thanks a lot