If USA B-1 visa stamping is done for 6 months, can we stay more than 90 days on business trip?
If USA B-1 visa stamping is done for 6 months, can we stay more than 90 days on business trip?
I heard that it's advisable not to stay more than 90 days on a business trip. is it a myth?
if exceeded 90 days but not 180:
- What is the impact of re-entry?
- Does it have an impact while applying any other work visa in future?
Any experiences or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
PS: Visa validity is 10 years and stamp on passport is 6 months
Best Answer
The number of days listed on your visa is the visa validity: this is the period during which you can use the visa to enter the US. How long you can stay in the US is determined by Customs and Border Protection at the border based on "the period necessary to carry out your business activities." If you're not sure how long this period is (normally, check the stamp in your passport), you can check your I-94 online. You must leave the US (or apply for an extension well before this date) before your status runs out. If you're admitted to the US for six months, then you're permitted to stay for six months.
That said, long stays can invite more suspicion. You can only use a business visa for certain purposes, but you cannot use one to live or work in the United States. Since many business visitors come for relatively short conferences or meetings, you may face more questions to assess whether you're really only going to be doing what you're allowed to do. Repeated long trips can raise even more suspicion.
If you do have a permitted business reason to stay more than 90 days, it's a good idea to have a clear explanation and supporting documents (indeed, it's a good idea even if you're staying for 12 hours). For example, proof you're attending a four month training program or that you're a service engineer repairing industrial equipment on a job that will take five months (within the bounds of what is permitted for foreign service engineers to do).
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Can I stay for 6 months on B-1 visa?
Up to 6 months; maximum total amount of time permitted in B-1 status on any one trip is generally 1 year.Can B2 visa stay more than 6 months?
B1 and B2 visas are usually issued for a term of 10 years. Each visit may last up to six months, although some categories of visitors may apply to extend their visit for an additional 6 months.How can I stay longer than 6 months in the US?
If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.Can you extend B-1 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.B1 Visa Requirements: The 4 You Should Know
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Answer 2
is it a myth?
Yes!
Wish I could write more, but that's all there's to it really. If you get 6 months, then you can stay for 6 months. Period.
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