Non-immigrant B2 expired visa
I got into the US in July 2017 with a non-immigrant B2 visa expiring in August 2017 and was stamped in for 6 months, that is until January 20, 2018. I have stayed in the US for 4 months after my visa expired in August. I want to go back to my home country on December 31, 2017. Have I violated any immigration law?
Best Answer
Nope, you haven't. You're good. You're in status until January 20, 2018. US visa expiry dates are for entry only. Your I-94 or the passport stamp will indicate until when can you stay in the US legally.
What the Visa Expiration Date Means
The visa expiration date is shown on the visa along with the visa issuance date. The time between visa issuance and expiration date is called your visa validity. The visa validity is the length of time you are permitted to travel to a port-of-entry in the United States.
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Admission to the United States and your Duration of Stay
Upon arriving at a port of entry, the CBP official will determine the length of your visit.
On the admission stamp or paper Form I-94, the U.S. immigration inspector records either an admitted-until date or "D/S" (duration of status). If your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 contains a specific date, then that is the date by which you must leave the United State. If you have D/S on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94, you may remain in the United States as long as you continue your course of studies, remain in your exchange program, or qualifying employment. The admitted-until date or D/S notation, shown on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 is the official record of your authorized length of stay in the United States. You cannot use the visa expiration date in determining or referring to your permitted length of stay in the United States.
Source: U.S. Department Of State
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Can I stay in US with expired B2 visa?
For example, if you are an Indian national, your B-2 visa is most likely valid for ten years, so its expiration date is far into the future. However, the expiration date on the visa does not govern your authorized stay in the United States. it merely allows you to enter the United States during that time period.Can I stay in the US after my b1 B2 visa expires?
You will be able to remain in the United States during your authorized period of stay, even if your visa expires during the time you are in the United States.What happens if your US tourist visa expires?
If you overstay the end date of your authorized stay, as provided by the CBP officer at a port-of-entry, or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), your visa will generally be automatically be voided or cancelled, as explained above.Can I renew my non immigrant visa in the US?
There is no form specifically for the renewal of nonimmigrant visas. In actuality, you are just starting the whole process over again. Once you have submitted your application, make sure to save the confirmation. You will need to send it in with your other documents.2021 U.S Visa Renewal Process for Indians | How to Apply \u0026 Documents Required (in Hindi - हिंदी में)
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