Multiple US Visas
I have travelled to the US on B1/B2 visa and later on an F-1 visa. Due to a personal emergency I had to leave midway in the program while I was on an F-1 visa. But I'd informed the graduate office, my professor and completed the necessary formalities.
Will I face an issue if I were to travel to the US again. Do I need to reapply for a US visa since I already have a B1/B2 visa which is still valid?
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I didnt have any issues at the port of entry, it was pretty smooth. He just asked my purpose of travel and stamped me.
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Can you have multiple US visas?
You may apply for two different visas at the same time if you can show that you will enter the United States on the first visa, leave and re-enter on the other. You are required to complete one visa application form DS-160 but pay two MRV fees; the second fee is paid to the Embassy cashier on the day of the interview.What is a 10 year multiple entry visa USA?
The U.S. 10 Year Multiple Entry Visa is a temporary visa that allows holders to engage in business and tourist activities within the U.S. This visa is officially known as the B1/B2 Visa.How many times can you enter the US on a B1 B2 visa in a year?
The B visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the United States more than once. There is no limit on the number of times you can enter the U.S. on your B visa, as long as you keep the information we discuss below in mind.How long can you stay in the US with a multiple entry visa?
How long can I stay in the U.S. on the B-1 / B-2 visa? 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.PAANO AKO NA APPROVED NG 10 yrs MULTIPLE ENTRY US VISA? (TAGALOG)
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Unless your B Visa or F Visa have been revoked and stamped as such as documented here you should still be able to enter US if one or the other Visa is still valid.
One thing that I can't find yet is whether or not obtaining of F visa supersedes B visa but I don't think it should.
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On the subject of F visa superseding and invalidating the B visa you can obtain this information at the local consulate.
Answer 3
If you enter on a B1/B2 visa they can only give you a duration of stay of 6 months or less. To resume F1 status and be able to stay as long as your program lasts, you need to enter on an F1 visa.
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