B2 Visa - Timeframe Confused!!!

[Maleman 5]

Well, first for the great news! After my Mother-in-law’s first B2 denial, the second time was a charm, and, laced with a sweet approval. Unfortunately, my Mother-in-law speaks virtually no English. Thus, we are not sure of what the interpreter at the Philippines consult office said to her about the amount of time she could stay in the states on her first visit. As best we can assess, she was told she would be able to stay up to 5 months. So here goes the question: outside of us waiting for her visa, how can we be affirmed of her time allowed in the states? Will the Philippine - American embassy send her a letter outlining the specific timeframe that they will allow on her first trip? To all thanks for any input you submit!

[ascertainLovE 165]

Well, first for the great news! After my Mother-in-law’s first B2 denial, the second time was a charm, and, laced with a sweet approval. Unfortunately, my Mother-in-law speaks virtually no English. Thus, we are not sure of what the interpreter at the Philippines consult office said to her about the amount of time she could stay in the states on her first visit. As best we can assess, she was told she would be able to stay up to 5 months. So here goes the question: outside of us waiting for her visa, how can we be affirmed of her time allowed in the states? Will the Philippine - American embassy send her a letter outlining the specific timeframe that they will allow on her first trip? To all thanks for any input you submit!

just wait until you receive your passport.

[aaron2020 11,651]

There is no way to "affirm" her allowed time in the US.

With a B-2 visa, she is admissible for up to 6 months. Usually, it's 6 months. However, CBP has the final say when she enters on how much time. There is no way to know how long she will be permitted to stay ahead of time.

[Boiler 43,394]

How long does she want to visit?

[canadian_wife 1,785]

Because a visa is granted, this does not guarantee admittance into the US nor does it guarantee a specific amount of time one will be admitted for. The CBP have the final say

good luck