How early can one apply for a new B1/B2 visa that is going to expire?

My US B1/B2 visa is going to expire in September 2020. I need to visit US for business + leisure (3 days for business and 3 days to explore surrounding cities) in April 2020. So when I enter US, my B1/B2 visa will be valid only for 5 months.

Here are my questions:

Is it necessary to apply for a new B1/B2 visa before I travel?
When is the earliest I can apply for a new B1/B2 visa? Can I apply it now (10 months before expiry)?

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Best Answer

Your visa needs to be valid only on the day of your arrival in the US, so no, you do not need to apply for a new visa.

You can apply for a new visa at any time. Your prior visa, if still valid, will be cancelled.

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How many months before I can renew my US visa?

It has to be valid for at least another six months from the time you plan to leave the US.

When can I renew my B2 visa?

It must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended travel dates. A photograph in digital format, taken recently. It must meet standard passport photo measurements and requirements such as glasses, scarves and masks removed. An email address as VisaExpress will deliver the B1/B2 visa renewal via email.

How soon can I reapply for US tourist visa?

If you think your circumstances have changed significantly since the last application, or if you have new information that was not presented to the consulate officer the previous time, you may apply again. You can reapply any time after 3 business days following the previous rejection.

Can I renew B1 visa while in USA?

You must renew your visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Only diplomatic visa holders and their dependents may renew them in the United States.

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