Passport control?

[wazajg 1]

Hello folks

Got my b2 visa last week. Just wondering, because im wanting to stay longer than 3 months, is the questioning

more stricter or the same as when you enter on VWP?

[Ian H. 207]

I'm not sure about the questioning, it probably is the same, questions about possible immigrant intent. As for the authorized stay, the maximum stay for a B2 is 6 months compared to only 3 months on VWP.

You just have to prove to the satisfaction of the CBPO that you will return at the end of your stay. So things like a job that you will return to, return ticket, and proof of funds to cover your stay here, among whatever else may be necessary.

[Stressed Out 81]

It's really no different. The first time we went through with my husband's B-2, it was like every other time he went with his ESTA. The last time, though, was horrible. Questions were all the same, but they sent us to the office and we had to wait there not knowing what was going on for 6 hours. For 6 hours not one officer said a word to us and there was nothing to eat or drink...absolutely horrible. I don't know if he got a name hit on record or what, (which I don't get since he has a rare, yet stereotypical German surname) but after all that waiting they just handed him back his passport and were like "sorry, but thanks for your patience"...OMG!

I'd say we just had bad luck and that most people have the same experience as the first time he used his visa.

Edited September 22, 2014 by Stressed Out