USA visa runs with B-1/B-2 and Visa Waiver Program on two different passports?
For someone who has two non-US passports, one eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (European) and one not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (Israeli) but which does hold a 10-year, multiple entry B-1/B-2, can they alternate the passports they enter the US on? From what I've read, it seems that "visa runs" either don't work (i.e. short travel to Canada/Mexico is counted as part of the stay in the US) or are frowned upon by the CBP (who may not allow an additional entry after a short stay outside the US). But if the US entries were spaced out between the two passports, could that help?
In this case, the person is married to a US citizen (expat) and thus could apply for a green card, but is not interested in becoming a US person since there are all sorts of tax and foreign account implications. But they are interested in spending a year or two traveling around the US.
Can I have multiple valid ESTAs in different passports? addresses a similar question but for two ESTA-eligible passports.
Best Answer
Visas (and ESTAs, etc.) are for persons, not for passports.
Whatever you do, applies to you and not to any of your passports - you might get away with it, but chances are slim if the names match, and if you get caught, it's pretty serious. You'd probably get blocked for 10 years, or even go to jail, for trying to cheat an immigration officer.
In addition, spending the majority of the year in the US already makes you tax filing liable.
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Can I hold f2 and B1 B2 visa at same time?
Yes, you can have multiple visa stamps in your passport. However, you can only have one status at a time while in the US.Can I hold f1 and B1 B2 visa at same time?
No. You can only hold one visa status at a time. You can't be both F and B.Can I get two different US visas at the same time such as f1 and B1 )?
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.Is the visa waiver program multiple entry?
Each approved ESTA application generally is valid for two years and allows for multiple visits to the United States within that period without having to apply for another ESTA approval. Travelers whose passports will expire in less than two years will receive an ESTA valid until the passport's expiration date.B1/B2 Visa Interview [2022] | B1/B2 Visa Questions \u0026 Answers Guide - US Immigration News
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