Request for clarification on B2 visitor visa

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RajThomas77

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Hi there,

Can someone please help me with the issue below?

My Mother-in-law B2 visitor visa was approved yesterday. Even though she mentioned in DS-156 as 3-week stay, the Consular Office granted a visa that is valid for 1 year.

-------- would it be okay to mention at the POE that she intends to stay for 1.5 months because the Visa was anyway for 1 year?

-------- She will exit prior to the expiration of I-94, but if she was allowed to stay beyond 3 weeks by the POE Officer (say 1.5 months), would it cause any ramifications when she applies for a Visa or any other immigration benefit next time?

Thanks much.
 
She can enter the US for 1 year, and she can stay any reasonable amount of time that is a "visit". She can't live here for month, but whether its 1.5 weeks or 3 weeks doesn't matter.
 
nscagony said:
She can enter the US for 1 year, and she can stay any reasonable amount of time that is a "visit". She can't live here for month, but whether its 1.5 weeks or 3 weeks doesn't matter.
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Thank you. So, you are saying that if she stays just 1 week beyond the 3-week visit for which she originally applied, that would be a problem?
 
RajThomas77 said:
Hi there,

Can someone please help me with the issue below?

My Mother-in-law B2 visitor visa was approved yesterday. Even though she mentioned in DS-156 as 3-week stay, the Consular Office granted a visa that is valid for 1 year.

-------- would it be okay to mention at the POE that she intends to stay for 1.5 months because the Visa was anyway for 1 year?

-------- She will exit prior to the expiration of I-94, but if she was allowed to stay beyond 3 weeks by the POE Officer (say 1.5 months), would it cause any ramifications when she applies for a Visa or any other immigration benefit next time?

Thanks much.
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It doesnt really matter what she said at the embassy at the POE the officer will ask her again her intended duration of stay, and she should answer how long she intends to stay in the US, it can be different from what she said at the embassy, just be honest with the officer

If he is a good person he can grant a maximum of 6 months stay in the US , which means she can legally stay here for 6 months.

I used to have a 10 year B1/B2 visa , which got issued to me in 2000 , I was asked at the POE how long i want to stay, I told them 2 months, but I couldnt go back as plans changed and stayed for 6 months, and when I returned next summer I didnt really have any issues, good luck
 
Just out of sheer curiosity, what has triggered a change in her original travel plans? Has she doubled the duration of her intended stay in the US just because she got a visa that is valid for a year?

RajThomas77 said:
would it be okay to mention at the POE that she intends to stay for 1.5 months because the Visa was anyway for 1 year?
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Triple Citizen said:
Just out of sheer curiosity, what has triggered a change in her original travel plans? Has she doubled the duration of her intended stay in the US just bacause she got a visa that is valid for a year?
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She intends to stay with the family for a longer time, now that she has a Visa that is valid for an year. That too, if possible and if it would be okay from the perspective of immigration laws.
 
Thanks much for all clarifications. I just have one last question: She was originally supposed to be visiting our Family in Chicago, as per DS-156, DS-157 and invitation letter. However, her Son, who lives in New Jersey would like to let her Visit them before she can visit us.

My question is wouldn't that cause issues when she is being interviewed by the POE Officer because, all her Visa forms say that she was visiting a family based in Chicago, but now she wants to visit someone else first in New Jersey? Also, I believe, in the top portion of the I-94 form, which the POE officer would keep it with him/her there is a question, "Final port of destination".

Once again, thanks so much for clarifying everything.
 
Should not be an issue.

RajThomas77 said:
My question is wouldn't that cause issues when she is being interviewed by the POE Officer because, all her Visa forms say that she was visiting a family based in Chicago, but now she wants to visit someone else first in New Jersey? Also, I believe, in the top portion of the I-94 form, which the POE officer would keep it with him/her there is a question, "Final port of destination".
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