I have a valid B1/B2 Visa for US, but is its validity affected by a change of residence?

About 1.5 years ago, I got a B1/B2 visa that's valid for 10 years.

I've now moved to a different city within Germany.

The new city is entered in the passport.

Is there any impact on the validity of my USA visa associated with it? Do I have to somehow forward my new contact details to the embassy?

Best Answer

I moved from Budapest, Hungary to Vancouver, BC, Canada and continued to use my ten year B1/B2 visa for a good eight years more with more border crossings than I am comfortable to admit (there was that week when I landed home on Monday and was already on a plane back to the USA on Thursday. Fun times). I didn't report this residency change, never got told to report it despite I was even in secondary once.

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Can B2 visa adjust status?

As a B-1/B-2 visitor, you could potentially apply for a green card from within the United States, a process known as \u201cadjustment of status\u201d (AOS). You can also apply from your home country using consular processing.

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 live in the US with a B1 B2 visa?

A B-1/B-2 visa does not grant permanent resident status \u2014 it is a temporary visa \u2013 but the holder can apply for a green card. The maximum amount of time issued for a B1/B2 visa is 180 days. This visa allows for multiple entries into the United States.

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