What is the minimum wait before I may I re-enter the USA after a 90 day visit on the Visa B-2 Program?

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Contrary to the Schengen 90/180 rule, there is no hard rule for this, but:

  • you should not be attempting to live in the US under the VWP or using a B-1/B-2 visa. This means that consecutive stays close to the 90-day limit will clearly not be seen with a good eye
  • there will be a big question about how you support yourself for so long while you are in the US as you are not allowed to work
  • there will also be big questions relating to your ties to your home country (like what kind of job allows you to be away for so long)
  • the CBP publishes a rule of thumb that if you stayed for 90 days, you probably should be away for 90 days before returning.

Of course, it all depends on how long you are planning to stay, what you say you are going to do in the US, your ties to your home country, etc. The CBP officer will decide when you arrive.




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When can I return to the US after 90 days?

There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.

How soon can I re enter the US on tourist visa?

How Soon Can You Visit the U.S. Again on a B Visa? Technically you can visit the United States whenever you want to if you have a B1/B2 visa and a valid passport. There aren't any rules or laws requiring you to wait a specific time before you are allowed to return.

How long do you have to leave U.S. before returning?

There is no set period you must remain outside the USA before returning but: "When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here.

What happens if you stay in USA over 90 days?

If you change your plans during your trip and plan on staying for more than 90 days, you cannot obtain the needed Visa while in the USA. You will have to return home and only then can you apply for the Visa and travel back to the USA.



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There is none. However, the more recent time in the US you have, the more likely you are to receive additional scrutiny and possibly be denied entry. The likelihood also depends on the purpose and planned duration of your second visit.

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