Can I extend my holiday in the US on the Visa Waiver Program?
I have booked a three-week trip to California, on the Visa Waiver Program. I find it is a bit too short, so I want to stay 4 weeks instead of three weeks. Will that give me problems when I reenter the States in the future, because I didn't keep my promise of staying three weeks? Are there certain actions I have to take to let the immigration know that I will stay a week longer?
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For an ESTA, the conditions require you to reapply for it if there are major changes to your status (like a change of name or citizenship) but not for minor changes, like extending your vacation by a week. You don't need to do anything and will have no problems.
Obviously you need to comply with the VWP rules (e.g. not stay longer than 90 days), and tell the border control officer on entry the truth about your vacation (i.e. it's 4 weeks). But you should have no issues at all.
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How do I extend my stay in USA on Visa Waiver Program?
To request this extension of stay, you should schedule an InfoPass appointment with a USCIS officer using USCIS' website, uscis.gov. At this appointment, you should provide documentation and any other evidence to the USCIS officer to support your need to extend your Visa Waiver stay.Can you get an extension on an ESTA visa?
No. Unfortunately, there's no method for extending your ESTA to stay longer. Normally, if a traveler enters the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa, for example, and needs to extend their visit, they can file an extension of status petition with USCIS (Form I-539).How long can you stay in US on Visa Waiver Program?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 40 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.How many times can you visit the USA on a visa waiver?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.About Visa Waiver Program | How to travel in US without a visa | Visa Waiver Program USA 2021 | DHS
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