Hello,
My in-laws have US visitor visas valid for 10 years. They first entered the US in 2003 and left within the duration specified on their I-94 stamp at the time. They are now visiting the US for a second time and their new I-94 stamp expires in Jan 2007.
My wife and I are expecting a child and the delivery date is April 2007 (we found out the news only very recently). Rather than extend their stay, my in-laws would like to go back as planned in January and return in April for 6 months.
My questions: Would the repeated visits to USA (in short succession) cause the immigration inspector to be suspicious and issue an I-94 for a shorter duration when they return in April? Would leaving a bit early (in November 2006) and then returning in April be more advantageous?
Personally, I do not think this will be an issue because:
- The fact that they have not overstayed and gone back home twice should work in their favor.
- Their ties to home country are still intact and they have no intention of permanently residing in the US.
- They would need to make it clear that they are here only to visit their daughter and not for babysitting or performing any work.
However, I would like to get input from other folks on this discussion board. Your comments/feedback are most welcome. Thanks in advance
My in-laws have US visitor visas valid for 10 years. They first entered the US in 2003 and left within the duration specified on their I-94 stamp at the time. They are now visiting the US for a second time and their new I-94 stamp expires in Jan 2007.
My wife and I are expecting a child and the delivery date is April 2007 (we found out the news only very recently). Rather than extend their stay, my in-laws would like to go back as planned in January and return in April for 6 months.
My questions: Would the repeated visits to USA (in short succession) cause the immigration inspector to be suspicious and issue an I-94 for a shorter duration when they return in April? Would leaving a bit early (in November 2006) and then returning in April be more advantageous?
Personally, I do not think this will be an issue because:
- The fact that they have not overstayed and gone back home twice should work in their favor.
- Their ties to home country are still intact and they have no intention of permanently residing in the US.
- They would need to make it clear that they are here only to visit their daughter and not for babysitting or performing any work.
However, I would like to get input from other folks on this discussion board. Your comments/feedback are most welcome. Thanks in advance