Can I spend 4 months of my year in the US on B1/B2 visa?

I'm thinking of spending my winters in Miami.

I have a 10 year B1/B2.

According to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/substantial-presence-test, as long as I don't work in the US, I won't become a US tax resident if I don't spend more than 4 months a year.

So it looks good to me.

Anything I'm missing?

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Best Answer

This question must be a duplicate although I can’t find an exact duplicate.

Yes you can. Note however that the maximum legal amount of time you spend on a visit will be determined by the immigration agent at the port of entry, usually the standard 6 months (will be on your I94 records) or can be less depending on their evaluation, or mood or your luck etc.

Multiple four months once a year is a reasonable amount of time particularly if you’re retired. If you’re of working age multiple visits may trigger suspicion that you’re working here (working is prohibited, even remote working for an organization in your country or other country).

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How many times can you enter the US on a B1 B2 visa in a year?

The B visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the United States more than once. There is no limit on the number of times you can enter the U.S. on your B visa, as long as you keep the information we discuss below in mind.

How long can you stay in US on B1 B2?

B1 and B2 visa holders are allowed to stay in the US for up to 6 months at a time. Each visa application will be assessed on its own merit, and the adjudicating officer may grant a stay of less than 6 months \u2013 this is the maximum period for an initial stay under the B classification.

Can I spend 5 months in the USA?

The quick answer to the question of how long a visitor can lawfully stay in the United States for most people is six months.

How many months we can stay on B1 visa?

Up to 6 months; maximum total amount of time permitted in B-1 status on any one trip is generally 1 year.

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