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Hi Guys,

I have a quick question I'm going to Tennessee in September as my girlfriend will be studying there for 8 months. I was wondering, if I liked it and decide I wanted to do some traveling around the US would I be able to apply for a B-2 visa while i was in the States?

I am eligible for the waiver program and i will use that to get a feel for traveling before committing to getting a B-2 visa.

Any help is much appreciated.

Luke

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You are eligible to use VWP, you are unlikely to get a B2. Do not apply for one as it will likely impact your future use of the VWP.

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Even if you were eligible you can't apply for it inside the US. I'm pretty sure you have to apply in the country you are resident in. :D

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As others have said, if you are eligible to use the VWP, it is unlikely you will be granted a B-2. If you apply and are refused a B-2, you will have to re-do your ESTA and declare the visa denial, which could result in ESTA denial as well, preventing you from using the VWP for a while.

It's best to just go for the VWP visit. You could try visiting for 85 days, then come back to your home country for 3 months, then visiting for 65 days at the end of her 8-month stay.

You would not be able to apply for a visa from within the USA, no.

Rene

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Is your girlfriend a US citizen?

Rene

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Thanks for the replies guys much appreciated.

My girlfriend is Swedish and going over on a student exchange from a Scottish university.

I think my only option will just be to visit.

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I was going to say, if you and your girlfriend (since she's not a USC) have been living together, and can prove it, you can try for a cohabitating partner B-2 visa.

But you are probably MUCH better off just visiting on the VWP.

Rene