US 10 years Multiple entry visa for chinese

[eddiepro 0]

Anyone know how long can a person from china stay each time they visit ? for Chinese with a 10 years multiple entry visa

thank you

[Ryan H 3,826]

Length of authorized stay will be less than or equal to 6 months from the day they enter. The CBP officer determines the actual length (majority of the time, they will authorize a stay of the full 6 months).

Note, going to Canada, Mexico, or other nearby countries will not reset the clock upon return to the US.

[eddiepro 0]

thanks.... that's a disaster my in laws will come here longer

[Mollie09 1,543]

Not legally, they won't.

[Torete 121]

thanks.... that's a disaster my in laws will come here longer

Have them file/request an extension using Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Non-Immigrant Status.

http://www.uscis.gov/i-539

[Mollie09 1,543]

Have them file/request an extension using Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Non-Immigrant Status.

http://www.uscis.gov/i-539

They can only do that after they arrive, they can't come and intend to stay more than 6 months initially.

[Torete 121]

They can only do that after they arrive, they can't come and intend to stay more than 6 months initially.

Correct.

[Mollie09 1,543]

Correct.

So they still can't come in intending to stay longer than 6 months, and you can bet "How long are you planning on staying in the US?" will be a question at the POE.

[Torete 121]

Correct. They can "intend" to do all kinds of things if they wish. They should only stay as long as is authorized. They can file the I-539 after arriving in the US.

OP, your family has the option of filing the I-539 after they know their authorized length of stay. Generally they should apply for an extension 45 days prior to the expiration of their authorized stay.

Their answer to the officer at the POE to the question as to how long they intend on staying would be "as long as you authorize me to stay". IMO.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Torete

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Why do they need to stay longer?

[JohnR! 5,495]

In that case they will need to file for an extension of stay. You can get the form and instructions here: --> http://www.uscis.gov/i-539

Before they do so they need to know the following:

- There is no guaranteed their request will be approved. In the event of a denial they will need to leave the US within days of receiving the notice.

- Their existing visas will be cancelled the moment they file the extension request, which means that they will need to apply again for a visitor's visa for their next trip to the US. The IO will certainly question them as to their motives to request an extension and in the end that may become an issue.

It they need to stay in the US longer than six months, chances are they have reasons to be here other than tourism. It might behoove them to apply for the correct visa for their particular situation.

Good luck!

thanks.... that's a disaster my in laws will come here longer

[eddiepro 0]

Hi Guys

thanks for all your help ...

I actually hope my in laws can't come for too long haha

[Torete 121]

Hi Guys

thanks for all your help ...

I actually hope my in laws can't come for too long haha

[JohnR! 5,495]

You have plenty of legal/practical reasons to dissuade them from staying longer than that!

Hi Guys

thanks for all your help ...

I actually hope my in laws can't come for too long haha

[eddiepro 0]

You have plenty of legal/practical reasons to dissuade them from staying longer than that!

Haha

what are the methods?