Single girl travelling alone on B1/B2 visa... Any potential issues at the port of entry

[jess1989 0]

Hi, so I’m a single woman from India travelling to the US alone on a tourist visa. This will be my second time visiting the US. The first time I came with my parents to visit my brother and stayed for two months and left. Now it has been more than a year so I want to visit the US again to visit my brother and some friends but I’ll be travelling alone this time. Can there be any potential issues for me at the port of entry just because I’m travelling alone? I want to stay for just one month this time. Can I travel there on my own because I had applied for visa along with my parents and have a 10 year multiple entry visa. But it didn’t really mention that I couldn’t travel alone. Thoughts?

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

13 minutes ago, jess1989 said:

Hi, so I’m a single woman from India travelling to the US alone on a tourist visa. This will be my second time visiting the US. The first time I came with my parents to visit my brother and stayed for two months and left. Now it has been more than a year so I want to visit the US again to visit my brother and some friends but I’ll be travelling alone this time. Can there be any potential issues for me at the port of entry just because I’m travelling alone? I want to stay for just one month this time. Can I travel there on my own because I had applied for visa along with my parents and have a 10 year multiple entry visa. But it didn’t really mention that I couldn’t travel alone. Thoughts?

You should be fine travelling alone provided the visa is still current

[jess1989 0]

11 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

You should be fine travelling alone provided the visa is still current

Yes, it’s current and has 9 more years on it.  I’m just asking because I heard single travellers from India are scrutinised at the port of entry or worse, sent back. 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

8 minutes ago, jess1989 said:

Yes, it’s current and has 9 more years on it.  I’m just asking because I heard single travellers from India are scrutinised at the port of entry or worse, sent back. 

Single travelers from just about anywhere will be scrutinized at PoE. Bring decent evidence to show why you need to go back home, just in case.

[jess1989 0]

2 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

Single travelers from just about anywhere will be scrutinized at PoE. Bring decent evidence to show why you need to go back home, just in case.

What kind of evidence can I show?

[geowrian 22,335]

9 minutes ago, jess1989 said:

What kind of evidence can I show?

Presumably evidence of the ties that you had when you interviewed for the visa.

While the CO likely didn't request any documents, the DS-160 may have shown things like a stable job, ability to cover the trip costs, etc.

Having an itinerary may help as well.

Edited December 9, 2019 by geowrian

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

3 hours ago, jess1989 said:

What kind of evidence can I show?

Employer letter If you work , proof of continued enrollment at college if you’re a student, current rental lease, etc, whatever reflects your actual situation. 

[Amadia 711]

4 hours ago, jess1989 said:

What kind of evidence can I show?

You can show evidence that you plan to leave after your one month stay in the US. Job letter, school letter.... anything that shows you have ties to your country that will compel you to return and not intend to remain in the USA. 

[jess1989 0]

7 hours ago, geowrian said:

Presumably evidence of the ties that you had when you interviewed for the visa.

While the CO likely didn't request any documents, the DS-160 may have shown things like a stable job, ability to cover the trip costs, etc.

Having an itinerary may help as well.

First time I travelled with my parents so mentioned in my DS-160 that my dad is covering the trip costs. But this time I’m taking care of my expenses. Would that be an issue?

[Karim2018 99]

1 hour ago, jess1989 said:

First time I travelled with my parents so mentioned in my DS-160 that my dad is covering the trip costs. But this time I’m taking care of my expenses. Would that be an issue?

That should not be an issue as long as you can show that you have enough money to cover your expenses while traveling. Also in addition to what was stated above, things like tourist medical insurance and a round trip ticket may be required at PoE. Good luck 👍

[TBoneTX 43,020]

As you present your evidence of ties to home, you might also tell them that you returned home in timely fashion last time and will stay only half that duration this time.

[jess1989 0]

Thanks for the replies! I’m still very nervous haha