Re-entering US by land from Canada on a tourist visa

[ineedadisplayname 522]

17 hours ago, Boiler said:

Parents are not visiting they live here

 

How long is sister visiting

Nah looks like they are visiting....

[W199 432]

19 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

 

We’d like to road trip and part of the road trip would be in Canada but would be short maybe 3 days max then back to US. Assuming sister is given a 6 months stay after arriving into the U.S., would that make her re-entry into the US from Canada by land easier or more difficult?

 

does her having that stamp make her entry possibly scrutinized or more or less by officers at the border? Sourly nowadays with things being super strict at borders especially on land. 

 

looking forward to your insights 

It is quite common for tourists coming to the USA to take a side trip, especially a road trip to Canada. The border agents see it all the time, and are used to it. Therefore, no, simply having a B2 stamp is in of itself inot a red flag. Its just part of her tourist itinerary which you just need to explain regardless. In fact, having the stamp is proof of her itinerary.  Only issue would be if you are not really a tourist.

[TBoneTX 47,109]

Perhaps query the CBP agent at U.S. POE specifically and closely about your intentions in regard to Canada.  Ask for the CBP shift supervisor to be included, if there's any doubt or question.  You need clarity, and the very fact that you're asking indicates honorable intentions on your part.  Then, presuming that the CBP supervisor gives outright or qualified approval for your Canada detour, you can state this to any agent who's suspicious when you would try to re-enter the U.S. from Canada.

 

Bear in mind that a total stay of less than 6 months might be all that's approved.

 

Above all, do NOT wait until the last day (or two) of authorized stay before leaving the country.  Weather, flight problems, and political unrest can cause delays leading to overstays, which would be disastrous.