"Previous US Visits"- DS160

[2019&beyond 10]

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I'm filling out the DS160 and its stating: "Provide Information on all US Visits" with the option to add multiple visits.

 

I was in the US under an F1 visa for a total of 11 years. I traveled in and out of the US quite a few times in between that time period. Should I just add the first time I arrived in the US and put 11 years, or should I add each and every time I entered the US and the length I stayed until the next time I traveled throughout those years under my F1?

 

Please advise DS160 experts. Your help would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance. 

Edited January 26, 2019 by 2019&beyond

[Roel 7,192]

I don't have an advice to you, just wanted to say it's the first time I've heard that someone spend 11 YEARS on student visa. o.O

[NikLR 13,227]

52 minutes ago, Roel said:

I don't have an advice to you, just wanted to say it's the first time I've heard that someone spend 11 YEARS on student visa. o.O

Maybe a doctorate? Normally takes 8-10 in total but i think my sister spent 8 on her BSc.  Mostly because she hopped from major to major until finding her passion. 

2 hours ago, 2019&beyond said:

(Please see attachment)

 

I'm filling out the DS160 and its stating: "Provide Information on all US Visits" with the option to add multiple visits.

 

I was in the US under an F1 visa for a total of 11 years. I traveled in and out of the US quite a few times in between that time period. Should I just add the first time I arrived in the US and put 11 years, or should I add each and every time I entered the US and the length I stayed until the next time I traveled throughout those years under my F1?

 

Please advise DS160 experts. Your help would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance. 

Each and every arrival and departure. 

[2019&beyond 10]

On 1/26/2019 at 5:30 PM, NikLR said:

Each and every arrival and departure. 

 

But some of the stamps are really blurry and can hardly see the date. I don't wanna guess or put inaccurate information.

 

Is there a way I can get a record of my travel history in and out of the US online? If not, will me just putting 11 years total (the time I was in status) instead of every time I traveled gonna be an impediment? I'm sure the embassy/USCIS/etc has a record of my travel history anyway.

[NikLR 13,227]

You can find your entries and departures online. 

[2019&beyond 10]

14 hours ago, NikLR said:

You can find your entries and departures online. 

Can you send me the link for this please? I've been googling but can't seem to find it. Sorry if I'm nagging you. 

[2019&beyond 10]

14 hours ago, NikLR said:

You can find your entries and departures online. 

 

Thank you. I found the I94 website but it only will only view my departure and arrival history for the past 5 years. I have traveled in and out of the US well before the past 5 years. Is there another website that will let me view my travel history since 2004?

Edited January 29, 2019 by 2019&beyond

[NikLR 13,227]

9 hours ago, 2019&beyond said:

 

Thank you. I found the I94 website but it only will only view my departure and arrival history for the past 5 years. I have traveled in and out of the US well before the past 5 years. Is there another website that will let me view my travel history since 2004?

Im not sure about that. Do you still have your travel itineraries? Tickets? Or do your best to guesstimate.  Many Canadians cross frequently so have no idea about entry and exits and do fine with guesswork. 

[2019&beyond 10]

19 hours ago, NikLR said:

Im not sure about that. Do you still have your travel itineraries? Tickets? Or do your best to guesstimate.  Many Canadians cross frequently so have no idea about entry and exits and do fine with guesswork. 

No I do not. That was more than a decade ago and it was my family that supported my tuition and travel costs so I don't exactly have a record of it.

 

Ehh... I think I'll just play it safe and answer accurately by putting 11 years rather than guess and have misinformation potentially backfire. 

 

Thank you for your input @NikLR

[NikLR 13,227]

Then youre basically saying you didnt leave the USA for 11 years.  

[2019&beyond 10]

15 hours ago, NikLR said:

Then youre basically saying you didnt leave the USA for 11 years.  

😂😂🤣

 

Fair enough. I'll try my best to guess the dates as accurately as possible. 

 

Thank you again