Extension on Visa Entry

[rocky95 53]

My husband received his visa, however he may not be able to enter before the expiration date. Is there a way we can extend it?

[Crazy Cat 39,317]

1 hour ago, rocky95 said:

My husband received his visa, however he may not be able to enter before the expiration date. Is there a way we can extend it?

No.  Visas cannot be extended.  If the traveler cannot leave due to circumstances beyond his/her control, the consulate can, at their discretion, re-issue it.  I strongly advise him to enter the US prior to expiration of his visa.  He can then immediately return to home country to tie loose ends, etc.

Edited April 19, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 39,317]

One more thing:  A reissue would require a new medical, extra fees, and possibly, another interview.

[Sammy_2496 116]

I recommend he comes to the US as soon as possible, gets his greencard in the mail and then travels to deal with the circumstances. I really don’t recommend waiting and then having the visa reissued… that’s more money and stress on you both.

[rocky95 53]

On 4/19/2023 at 5:53 PM, Sammy_2496 said:

I recommend he comes to the US as soon as possible, gets his greencard in the mail and then travels to deal with the circumstances. I really don’t recommend waiting and then having the visa reissued… that’s more money and stress on you both.

If he comes and needs to leave before the green card arrives in the mail, is he able to do so? or doe she need his greencard in hand. We have our bigger wedding reception in December overseas so he will need to be able to return for that. 

 

Also is he suppose to receive a stamp on his passport that says he is able to travel back and forth? Or does he get that when he enters the US? I am confused by the whole process. 

 

@Crazy Cat

Edited April 30, 2023 by rocky95

[Crazy Cat 39,317]

23 minutes ago, rocky95 said:

If he comes and needs to leave before the green card arrives in the mail, is he able to do so? or doe she need his greencard in hand. We have our bigger wedding reception in December overseas so he will need to be able to return for that. 

 

Also is he suppose to receive a stamp on his passport that says he is able to travel back and forth? Or does he get that when he enters the US? I am confused by the whole process. 

 

@Crazy Cat

CBP will stamp his visa with an endorsement when he enters the US.  That stamp will act as a temporary Green Card until the plastic one arrives.  

Edited April 30, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[rocky95 53]

24 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

CBP will stamp his visa with an endorsement when he enters the US.  That stamp will act as a temporary Green Card until the plastic one arrives.  

And just to confirm, he will be able to enter and leave how many times he want with the stamp? 

 

 

[Boiler 43,518]

4 minutes ago, rocky95 said:

And just to confirm, he will be able to enter and leave how many times he want with the stamp? 

 

 

Every day if he wants

[Crazy Cat 39,317]

34 minutes ago, rocky95 said:

And just to confirm, he will be able to enter and leave how many times he want with the stamp? 

 

 

A Green Card is multi-entry/exit.  He just cannot stay outside the US for more than a year without a permit.  He shouldn't stay outside the US longer than 6 months at a time.

[Cody LA 12]

On 4/19/2023 at 4:53 PM, Sammy_2496 said:

I recommend he comes to the US as soon as possible, gets his greencard in the mail and then travels to deal with the circumstances. I really don’t recommend waiting and then having the visa reissued… that’s more money and stress on you both.

He doesn't need to wait for his greencard in the mail, he can literally come to the US, get stamped (which acts as 1 year permanent residence) and then leave. 

 

I did get advised though when entering for the first time it would be best to wait 24 hours for any international travel just to be "safe that everything had been processed in the system". 

 

 

Edited May 1, 2023 by Cody LA