B1/b2 visa valid for 10 years. 2x 6month stays back to back

[Eric & Idalia 56]

I just recently turned 21 and got approved for a b1/b2 visa that has a expiration date of 10 years with multiple entries. I was wondering if I can go on 2x 6 month stays and rent a house with some friends in Minnesota for 1 year, August - August 2016. I have the funds to last me and I wouldn't be going over for work. So would I be able to return home to see my family then return for the last 6 months of my lease?

Thanks

As other have said, going back to USA after spending 6 months there sounds like living. But I have met people who did this. One lady, my friend's mother, went to USA like you described for years. She spent 6 months in USA, 3 months in El Salvador then 4 months in USA. She never had problems at the port of entry (POE). The problem was when she tried to renew the visa. They denied it. That was 2 years ago, so I don't know if she got another visa.

Personally, I'd like this not to be a problem. In three years I plan to be pregnant and I want my mom to visit like you mentioned.

[lala64 93]

They have places that will lease for 6 months.. I agree go for the 6 months then back to your country for another 6.. actually if you have never been. you may want to leave and not be stuck with the year lease. good luck

[Boiler 43,434]

A friend of mine lied here for nearly 10 years on a B. Obviously he worked, but that was in the days before computers, well to the current extent, often wondered if I would see him again on his trips. When the B expired he decided that it would be silly to seek a renewal.

[acgmph 42]

Normally, on a B1/B2 you are only allowed in the country for 180 days in a one year period. You will not be admitted the second time for another 6 months. CBP will turn you around from the border as they will see you spent your 6 months in a year already.

[Boiler 43,434]

Normally, on a B1/B2 you are only allowed in the country for 180 days in a one year period. You will not be admitted the second time for another 6 months. CBP will turn you around from the border as they will see you spent your 6 months in a year already.

No such limit

[Operator 1,925]

File an I-539 45 days before your I-94 expires. After you file that your status is good for either 240 days or when USCIS makes a decision. You need to have a valid reason for extension though and proof it won't void any ties to home like your job.

The maximum time you can stay in the US on a b1/b2 is 12 months.

Sounds like a 12 month party! Hope it works out for you.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-539instr.pdf

[blondedoc 35]

I did that to be next to my boyfriend and my friends, just relaxing after 5 years without vacations of work... and I was deported after one year... I didn´t worked, I was just there... and I got screwed... whatch out... I wish I could have someone telling me that before it happened... I thought it was ok, but it wasn´t and now... away from my boyfriend (now husband) and waiting for my waiver...