MIL got approved for visa! A question though...

[iamakbar 10]

Hello all!

 

My mother in law in Morocco recently got approved for a tourist visa to come to the United States. It is a 10 year visa. How long can she stay in the United States? I’ve read that it can be up to 6 months. However, in her DS-160 she said she would visit for only 2 months. Is it ok if she stays for 3-4 months? Or will the CBP officer deny her at the Port of Entry? Please let me know as I’d like to book her flight ASAP. 

 

Thank you.

[Georgia16 2,858]

They decide when she lands what time they will give her it will be stamped in the passport. 

 

If they gave her 2 months why start by stating longer?

[geowrian 22,335]

She can stay for as long as the CBP officers permits, which is usually up to 6 months but can differ.

I would not suggest starting off staying longer than was stated to the the CO when obtaining the visa. It can result in the visa being revoked if the CO believes she was not honest during the interview.

[iamakbar 10]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

She can stay for as long as the CBP officers permits, which is usually up to 6 months but can differ.

I would not suggest starting off staying longer than was stated to the the CO when obtaining the visa. It can result in the visa being revoked if the CO believes she was not honest during the interview.

The CO did not ask her how long she was staying during her interview. If she goes for the original 2 months can she come back for another visit that’s longer (3-4 months)?

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

She can stay for as long as the CBP officers permits, which is usually up to 6 months but can differ.

I would not suggest starting off staying longer than was stated to the the CO when obtaining the visa. It can result in the visa being revoked if the CO believes she was not honest during the interview.

Didn't we have someone report a case like this recently? I'd also start with 2 months if that's what she said. 

 

And congrats to your MIL getting a visa from quite a notorious consulate!

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Just now, iamakbar said:

The CO did not ask her how long she was staying during her interview. If she goes for the original 2 months can she come back for another visit that’s longer (3-4 months)?

You said she stated it on her DS160. The CBP officer at entry will have access to that info if he wants.

 

The answer is yes, but don't have her visiting too often or for too long or she stands a risk of being denied entry. Rule of thumb is twice as long out of the US as in it. 

[geowrian 22,335]

7 minutes ago, iamakbar said:

The CO did not ask her how long she was staying during her interview. If she goes for the original 2 months can she come back for another visit that’s longer (3-4 months)?

Ah, it was stated in the DS-160. Same thing, though...I would stick with what was stated on the DS-160 as to not push one's luck.

 

7 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Didn't we have someone report a case like this recently? I'd also start with 2 months if that's what she said. 

Yes we did. They arrived back home and got a call from the consulate to arrive for an interview. They revoked their visa as a result.

Edited March 21, 2019 by geowrian

[iamakbar 10]

It seems I have my answer. Thank you!

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

This seems to happen most of the time with B2s. One thing said at the interview or on the ds160, tack changes as soon as visa issued. 

[SalishSea 16,770]

15 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

This seems to happen most of the time with B2s. One thing said at the interview or on the ds160, tack changes as soon as visa issued. 

.....which helps no one.  To lie on the original DS160/interview and state the length of trip is two months, and then to try to get longer out of it could be construed as a misrep.

 

Coming from an already highly scrutinized and high fraud consulate, I would be damn sure to adhere precisely to the conditions under which I was granted a B-2 visa.

[Daisy.Chain 317]

My SIL had her visa revoked when she got here, plans changed, and she stayed four months instead of the two planned. (Her plans legitimately changed, she didn't work in the US, had no boyfriend, and still left two months ahead of the six month allotment). There was NO date stamped in her passport at all by the CO! 

She found out when she went in (3 years later no other visits and having gotten a steady government job after her return to her country) to apply for a tourist visa for her minor son.

 

I would IGNORE the "six month" visa and STICK TO what you put down originally. A few days probably wouldn't hurt, but it's tempting fate to try more than that imho.

 

We knew not to do six months, but thought that one long trip followed by three years of no trips (and more..the application was for the nephew to go with MIL, not SIL, to visit) would be acceptable. 

Edited March 21, 2019 by Daisy.Chain
clarification

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

CBP officers, if they so choose, can review the ds160 and/or interview responses. Better not to risk a privilege granted by a high-fraud consulate. 

[iamakbar 10]

One last question, DS-160 says April 20-June 20. But the only flights we can find are from April 17-June 16. Is that Ok? 

[Boiler 43,430]

Yes