Note on the entry stamp by US immigration
I have entered the US using B2 visa. The interview was long and I told the officer I am staying for a few weeks and showed my return ticket.
When she stamped me in, I was admitted for 6 months but she wrote "Transit" under the date. I believe it happened because I got confused by the last question or she didn't understand me. Question was smth like "so you are in transit to your home country". I told her yes which for me meant that I am not planning to stay long term....
Does this "transit" have a great meaning? My I-94 confirms the 6 months admittance.
Thank you for any help.
Best Answer
The United States doesn't really have a 'transit' state. If you make it past immigration/customs, you're now in the country.
Even changing planes to fly to another country (e.g. Canada to Mexico via Atlanta) you'll likely go through customs/immigration and enter the US, legally.
So yes, you're admitted, for 6 months, as per the I-94.
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What is US entry stamp?
Your port of entry stamp is issued when you enter the United States and is usually placed on the page next to your visa. You will receive a new stamp each time you re-enter the US. This stamp contains: Location of entry point. Date of entry.Does your passport get stamped when you enter the US?
US Immigration No Exit Stamp on Passport at Airport / Seaport or Land Checkpoint ? As there is no specific CBP interview or check by any customs officers as part of the exit process, no one will put an US Exit stamp on your passport. Your passport will only have the entry stamp from Port of Entry, that's about it.What is passport admission stamp?
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Where international travel is contemplated after a visa stamp has expired, a new visa stamp must be acquired at a U.S. Consulate abroad. Please note that visa stamps cannot be obtained from inside the United States.Immigration Essentials - Passport Stamp and I-94
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