B2 Visa in/out

[Stefano 0]

Hi everyone,

 

With reference to the B2 tourist visa, I would like to know if there is a minimum time you have to stay outside of the Us.

 

Someone said: a period equal or bigger than the time you spend inside the country, but is that a general rule  or just a suggestion ?

 

In addition: do you think arriving in a big or small  airport makes any difference, having that visa ?

 

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

 

Regards,

 

Stefano

[Unlockable 7,315]

General rule of thumb is to stay outside the US twice as long as you were in. Example: You visit the US for 3 months, then you should return after 6 months of being out.

 

This is a general rule but you should be cautious of spending too much time in the US. It does not matter how big or small the airport is. Your travel history will be in the system. Immigration does not want people using visitor visas to live in the US.

 

Also, you should well aware that having a visa is not a guarantee of entry and the duration of time you have to be in the US is not your decision. It will be the border agent. And you can be denied at any time. The agent could also only give you two weeks stay in the US.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

31 minutes ago, Stefano said:

Hi everyone,

 

With reference to the B2 tourist visa, I would like to know if there is a minimum time you have to stay outside of the Us.

 

Someone said: a period equal or bigger than the time you spend inside the country, but is that a general rule  or just a suggestion ?

 

In addition: do you think arriving in a big or small  airport makes any difference, having that visa ?

 

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

 

Regards,

 

Stefano

The size of the airport makes a difference in how long you might wait in line, but it won’t make any difference in whether or not a CBP officer will decide to admit you.

the fact that you are asking this question implies you want to leave the US for a short time between long visits. This is seen as an abuse of the visa. If a CBP officer denies you entry because you are seen to be trying to abuse your visa you could have your visa cancelled which will make getting another one in future very difficult.  Make sure you bring evidence to show the CBP officer why you will return to your home country, he or she might ask for it if they suspect you intend to abuse your visa.

Edited February 5, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[Roel 7,192]

Bit of a shady question. 

Expect the border officers to ask you how can you afford so much vacation time, what exactly are you visiting in the USA (since you know, torusit visa is for visiting not living in the USA for months with no end). 

 

Not to mention the officer might just give you less time than average 6 months. Especially when your intentions are suspicious. 

[Boiler 45,662]

There is no rule, a lot depends on the totality of the circumstances and sometime how lucky you are with the Officer who inspects you on entry.

 

There is a rule for presence as far as US taxes are concerned, 180 something days in any year and you become liable.

[Stefano 0]

2 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

The size of the airport makes a difference in how long you might wait in line, but it won’t make any difference in whether or not a CBP officer will decide to admit you.

the fact that you are asking this question implies you want to leave the US for a short time between long visits. This is seen as an abuse of the visa. If a CBP officer denies you entry because you are seen to be trying to abuse your visa you could have your visa cancelled which will make getting another one in future very difficult.  Make sure you bring evidence to show the CBP officer why you will return to your home country, he or she might ask for it if they suspect you intend to abuse your visa.

Ok & thanks for the suggestion.  I asked about the airports because I thought that in smaller airports officers can be more sospicious, having (maybe) seen less people coming from abroad than bigger airports (like JFK, Miami,...): so they can treat you 'less' politely. Just a personal idea