Staying in the USA after the expiry of my waiver [closed]

My waiver will expire on the 31 December 2014. Do I need a waiver all the time I am in the USA? I plan to enter the USA on the 30 December and leave on the 16 January.

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Best Answer

I assume you're referring to your ESTA travel authorisation - if so: Direct quote from the ESTA Q&A page:

My travel authorization is valid for travel to the United States but will expire before I depart. Do I need to apply for a new one before my trip?

No. ESTA travel authorization needs only to be valid upon arrival in the United States.

Thus you should be fine - but do remember the immigration officers have the last say and may not necessarily like the fact you're entering the day before the ESTA expires.

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Can I stay in U.S. with expired I-94?

In most cases, if you stay in the U.S. after your I-94 has expired, your visa status will be considered \u201cout of status,\u201d and you will be deported immediately. Additionally, you will not be able to apply for a green card or change your status, even if you are eligible to do so.

What happens if you overstay your visa waiver in the US?

If the visitor accrues unlawful overstay under the Visa Waiver Program, the visitor will be permanently barred from the program. In order to travel to the United States thereafter, such individuals would have to apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy and may face with the refusal of their visa application.

Can I stay in USA after my visa expires?

A visa is only an entry document and can expire while you are in the U.S. There is no issue if your visa expires while you are legally present in the U.S. As long as your status is still valid and you continue to follow all immigration regulations, you can continue to remain in the U.S. even if your visa has expired.

Can I extend my stay in USA if my visa is expired?

You can submit an application for an extension of stay by mail or you can file online using USCIS ELIS for an extension of stay before the expiration date on your Form I-94.

BEING LEGAL IN THE U.S EVEN AFTER YOUR VISA EXPIRES

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