B2 visa help
Jan 30th 2020, 6:48 pm
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B2 visa help
Hi , it's looks like i have been approved my b2 visa waivering my old conviction, they just emailed me asking me to send my passport to them to issue it.
However, I wasn't expecting a decision this quick, and we was planning to go august 1st.
Am.i right in thinking that these visa only last 6 months from date of issuance? Or is it 6 montgs from entry into the us???
However, I wasn't expecting a decision this quick, and we was planning to go august 1st.
Am.i right in thinking that these visa only last 6 months from date of issuance? Or is it 6 montgs from entry into the us???
Jan 30th 2020, 6:55 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
Hi , it's looks like i have been approved my b2 visa waivering my old conviction, they just emailed me asking me to send my passport to them to issue it.
However, I wasn't expecting a decision this quick, and we was planning to go august 1st.
Am.i right in thinking that these visa only last 6 months from date of issuance? Or is it 6 months from entry into the us???
However, I wasn't expecting a decision this quick, and we was planning to go august 1st.
Am.i right in thinking that these visa only last 6 months from date of issuance? Or is it 6 months from entry into the us???
"5 years, multi-entry", is quite common, but not necessarily for the first time you have received the visa - you might have to prove you can behave yourself on a single entry visa first!
I am not sure if they still issue "10 years, multi-entry", but that is I think the longest B-2 visa you could get.
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Jan 30th 2020, 6:57 pm
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I think you'll be OK - the shortest visa (I think) is "12 months, single entry". "5 years, multi-entry", is quite common, but not necessarily for the first time you have received the visa - you might have to prove you can behave yourself on a single entry visa first! I am not sure if they still issue "10 years, multi-entry", but that is I think the longest B-2 visa you could get.
I am not sure if they still issue "10 years, multi-entry", but that is I think the longest B-2 visa you could get.
Jan 30th 2020, 6:59 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
I think you'll be OK - the shortest visa (I think) is "12 months, single entry". "5 years, multi-entry", is quite common, but not necessarily for the first time you have received the visa - you might have to prove you can behave yourself on a single entry visa first! I am not sure if they still issue "10 years, multi-entry", but that is I think the longest B-2 visa you could get.
I am not sure if they still issue "10 years, multi-entry", but that is I think the longest B-2 visa you could get.
Jan 30th 2020, 7:09 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
Congratulations - enjoy your trip! 
Yes ..... the visa in your passport will state the length of the validity of the visa (for entries, so you can still enter on the last day of validity and stay in the US after the visa (for entry) has expired) and the number of times you can enter, which might just be "multi-entry", meaning you may attempt to enter as many times as you like - although like ESTA, the immigration officer can still turn you away if they think you're entering too often or staying too long (on aggregate).
Yes ..... the visa in your passport will state the length of the validity of the visa (for entries, so you can still enter on the last day of validity and stay in the US after the visa (for entry) has expired) and the number of times you can enter, which might just be "multi-entry", meaning you may attempt to enter as many times as you like - although like ESTA, the immigration officer can still turn you away if they think you're entering too often or staying too long (on aggregate).
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Jan 30th 2020, 7:13 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
Congratulations - enjoy your trip!
Yes ..... the visa in your passport will state the length of the validity of the visa (for entries) and the number of times you can enter, which might just be "multi-entry", meaning you may attempt to enter as many times as you like - although like ESTA, the immigration officer can still turn you away if they think you're entering too often or staying too long (on aggregate).
Yes ..... the visa in your passport will state the length of the validity of the visa (for entries) and the number of times you can enter, which might just be "multi-entry", meaning you may attempt to enter as many times as you like - although like ESTA, the immigration officer can still turn you away if they think you're entering too often or staying too long (on aggregate).
Jan 30th 2020, 7:18 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
The number of entries dictates how many times you can use it to travel to the USA. In most cases, this is usually "multiple entries".
How long you can stay in the USA, or even whether you are allowed in at all, is decided by the CBP border guards when you arrive at a port of entry immigration control. It's usually six months, but it can be less, based on their discretion.
Having a conviction and a waiver of ineligibility will also mean that you are normally detained on arrival and sent to secondary immigration processing to be asked further questions about your visit; so be prepared for that to happen.
Good luck!
Jan 30th 2020, 7:26 pm
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The visa being valid for 5 years (or whatever) means that you can use it to travel to the USA during that period of time.
The number of entries dictates how many times you can use it to travel to the USA. In most cases, this is usually "multiple entries".
How long you can stay in the USA, or even whether you are allowed in at all, is decided by the CBP border guards when you arrive at a port of entry immigration control. It's usually six months, but it can be less, based on their discretion.
Having a conviction and a waiver of ineligibility will also mean that you are normally detained on arrival and sent to secondary immigration processing to be asked further questions about your visit; so be prepared for that to happen.
Good luck!
The number of entries dictates how many times you can use it to travel to the USA. In most cases, this is usually "multiple entries".
How long you can stay in the USA, or even whether you are allowed in at all, is decided by the CBP border guards when you arrive at a port of entry immigration control. It's usually six months, but it can be less, based on their discretion.
Having a conviction and a waiver of ineligibility will also mean that you are normally detained on arrival and sent to secondary immigration processing to be asked further questions about your visit; so be prepared for that to happen.
Good luck!
Jan 30th 2020, 7:31 pm
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Re: B2 visa help
It is rather unlikely that you will have any problems at entry, though as already advised, you should expect to be sent to secondary for a little chat when you arrive.
You have already been reviewed and investigated as part of the visa application process, so as long as you don't have any undiscovered skeletons in your closet and haven't been silly since you got your visa, you'll be fine.
You have already been reviewed and investigated as part of the visa application process, so as long as you don't have any undiscovered skeletons in your closet and haven't been silly since you got your visa, you'll be fine.
Jan 30th 2020, 7:34 pm
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It is rather unlikely that you will have any problems at entry, though as already advised, you should expect to be sent to secondary for a little chat when you arrive.
You have already been reviewed and investigated as part of the visa application process, so as long as you don't have any undiscovered skeletons in your closet and haven't been silly since you got your visa, you'll be fine.
You have already been reviewed and investigated as part of the visa application process, so as long as you don't have any undiscovered skeletons in your closet and haven't been silly since you got your visa, you'll be fine.