Haven't used a 5-year US B1/B2 visa for 4 years. Can I still enter the US with it?

I got US B1/B2 for 5 years, but did not use it for the first 4 years. Now I intend to use it. Do you think it will be an issue considering I did not use it for the original purpose (which was a particular business event) for a very long time and I want to use it for a different business purpose now. I am particularly concerned that I did not use it for long time.

Best Answer

Only a CBP officer can decide if you can enter the US. Although I cannot point you to an official source for this, but from my colleague's experiences, yes, you can present the valid visa to the CBP officers at the port of entry. I would assume flexibility in your visit was expected as the visa provided was for 5 years. You may have to provide additional details to the CBP officers that your intent of entering the US is for a genuine business/visiting purpose.

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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.

How long is B1 B2 valid for?

In general, the B-2 visa remains valid for up to ten years after it is issued. However, the visa can also be limited to a shorter period of time. The period of validity of the visa is especially dependent on the nationality of the applicant.

How do I know if my B1 B2 visa is still valid?

Check the Status of a Visa Application United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).

Can I stay in the US with an expired B1 B2 visa?

For example, if you are an Indian national, your B-2 visa is most likely valid for ten years, so its expiration date is far into the future. However, the expiration date on the visa does not govern your authorized stay in the United States. it merely allows you to enter the United States during that time period.

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