How to get visa to stay longer in US?

We have a Florida property and want to spend 4 months there in order to miss the cold British winters. Is it easy to get a visa for this?

Best Answer

As a British citizen, you can spend up to 90 days per visit on the visa waiver program (VWP). Once you have entered the US under the VWP, there is effectively no way to extend your visit. (The exceptions are for close family members of US citizens and for things like medical emergencies.)

In order to spend more than 90 days in the US, you can apply before you travel for a B-2 visa. B-2 visitors are generally admitted for six months per visit.

More information is available on the Tourism and Visitor pages of the US diplomatic mission to the UK.

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Is it easy to get a visa for this?

For some people, it is quite easy, and for others, it is quite difficult. Most British citizens who can afford to own property in Florida will probably not have much trouble with it, but there are all sorts of factors that could make it very difficult indeed.

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Can you extend your stay in US tourist visa?

You are allowed to extend tourist visa and extend your business date if you are B1 or B2 holder. The typical amount of time granted to a B visa holder is one to six months. The maximum amount of time you can extend on a B-1 visa is up to 6 months, for a total of 1 year.

How long will your US visa allow you to stay?

No more than a year at first, usually six months. You can apply for extensions of stay in six-month increments if your reasons are consistent with the terms and conditions of your original status.

How can I stay more than 6 months in USA?

When you enter the U.S., a customs officer will give you authorization to stay in the U.S. for up to six months. If you'd like to stay for longer, you may be able to apply to extend this for up to one year.

How can I stay in US for 5 years?

To be eligible for naturalization based on being a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, you must:

Be at least 18 years old when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization;

Show you have been a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States for at least five years;

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