Debashis Dhar

Hi.

Does anybody know how long visitors (on B visas) are being allowed entry these days
through San Francisco? My in-laws are supposed to be here next month for their first
visit. I know that the proposed new regulations have not yet gone into effect, but my
wife and I are hearing stories about people currently being allowed entry for less
than the standard six months.

Thanks, Debashis Dhar

Seetha

"Debashis Dhar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hi.
    >
    > Does anybody know how long visitors (on B visas) are being allowed entry these days
    > through San Francisco? My in-laws are supposed to be here next month for their
    > first visit. I know that the proposed new regulations have not yet gone into
    > effect, but my wife and I are hearing stories about people currently being allowed
    > entry for less than the standard six months.
    >
    > Thanks, Debashis Dhar

My parents are coming in the next month too. Does anyone know the how many months are
being issued for visitors?

James Donovan

"Debashis Dhar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hi.
    >
    > Does anybody know how long visitors (on B visas) are being allowed entry these days
    > through San Francisco? My in-laws are supposed to be here next month for their
    > first visit. I know that the proposed new regulations have not yet gone into
    > effect, but my wife and I are hearing stories about people currently being allowed
    > entry for less than the standard six months.

It varies. You're not supposed to automatically be admitted for 6 months, anyway.

Ingo Pakleppa

On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:10:11 -0700, "Debashis Dhar"
<[email protected]> wrote:

    >Hi.
    >
    >Does anybody know how long visitors (on B visas) are being allowed entry these days
    >through San Francisco? My in-laws are supposed to be here next month for their first
    >visit. I know that the proposed new regulations have not yet gone into effect, but
    >my wife and I are hearing stories about people currently being allowed entry for
    >less than the standard six months.

The six months were the rule, but there have always been exceptions, both longer
and shorter.

To be honest, I can't shake the feeling that the whole proposed restriction on
tourist admissions is a smoke screen to conceal the restriction on students. INS
proposed both at the same time, expecting an outcry about the tourist visas, and - my
guess - will eventually back down from it but keep the student restrictions that by
themselves would never fly.

Ingo

I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.

For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.

For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)

or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).

For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html

For visa denial and suggestions what to do about them, see
http://travel.state.gov/visadenials.html

For DOL Online Labor Certification: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/

For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html

For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/

For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm

For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html

For non-official information, check:

(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)

http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com http://www.srs-usvisa.com
http://www.getusavisa.com http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/
http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B) http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage and fiancee)
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm http://www.workpermit.com

This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.

(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).

James Donovan

[email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
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    > On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:10:11 -0700, "Debashis Dhar"
    > <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > >Hi.
    > >
    > >Does anybody know how long visitors (on B visas) are being allowed entry these
    > >days through San Francisco? My in-laws are supposed to be here next month for
    > >their first visit. I know that the proposed new regulations have not yet gone into
    > >effect, but my wife and I are hearing stories about people currently being allowed
    > >entry for less than the standard six months.
    >
    > The six months were the rule, but there have always been exceptions, both longer
    > and shorter.
    >
    > To be honest, I can't shake the feeling that the whole proposed restriction on
    > tourist admissions is a smoke screen to conceal the restriction on students. INS
    > proposed both at the same time, expecting an outcry about the tourist visas, and -
    > my guess - will eventually back down from it but keep the student restrictions that
    > by themselves would never fly.
    >
    > Ingo

My honest opinion is that they should start tracking and deporting overstays instead
of just putting restrictions. Restrictions do nothing if they are not enforced.