Entering US a few days before B1/B2 visa expiration date
Can I travel to the US on May 16 or 17 if my B1/B2 visa expires on May 18? The reason being I could not travel early due to a busy work schedule.
Best Answer
Yes, you can use the visa to apply for entry into the United States up to and including the day of its expiration. This is regulated at 22 CFR 41.112(a):
ยง 41.112 Validity of visa.
(a) Significance of period of validity of visa.
The period of validity of a nonimmigrant visa is the period during which the alien may use it in making application for admission. The period of visa validity has no relation to the period of time the immigration authorities at a port of entry may authorize the alien to stay in the United States.
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Can I enter the US with a visa that is about to expire?
You can legally stay in the United States until the expiration of your authorized period of stay. However, you will not be able to travel to the United States Port of Entry to seek a new admission unless your visa has been renewed by the American Embassy in your country of Nationality.How soon can I reenter the USA on B1 visa?
If you have a B1/B2 visa, you can visit the United States whenever you want to \u2013 as long as your passport is valid.Are we allowed to enter US with less than 6 months expiry date?
As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.Can I go for US visa stamping before expiry?
Yes you can get it stamp before your visa expires and you are good for drop box assuming last visa issued by same visa center.Can You Remain in the US After Your Visa Expires?
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