Is six-month "OPEN" ticket a problem for entering US with a visitor visa?
Sep 21st 2001, 6:23 pm
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My parents have received 10 year, multiple entry US visitor visa from the US Embassy
in their country. The application as submitted through a travel agent
approved/accredited by the US Embassy.
My parents have also purchased a six month ticket, but the return date is NOT listed
on the ticket. The ticket is NON-REFUNDABLE, and good for a maximum of six months.
They would probably stay for 2 to 3 months, may be a little longer, but they are not
sure of the EXACT return date as yet.
Is it "RISKY" to enter US with such a ticket? Would INS at the airport look at them
"funny" if they do not have a firm return date? I would like to know of other
people's experiences in this regard. This will be my parents' first trip to the USA.
I would especially appreciate an answer from Tankman and ctd123, two posters who work
for (or have worked for) the INS. Thanks a lot.
Bhoot Nath
in their country. The application as submitted through a travel agent
approved/accredited by the US Embassy.
My parents have also purchased a six month ticket, but the return date is NOT listed
on the ticket. The ticket is NON-REFUNDABLE, and good for a maximum of six months.
They would probably stay for 2 to 3 months, may be a little longer, but they are not
sure of the EXACT return date as yet.
Is it "RISKY" to enter US with such a ticket? Would INS at the airport look at them
"funny" if they do not have a firm return date? I would like to know of other
people's experiences in this regard. This will be my parents' first trip to the USA.
I would especially appreciate an answer from Tankman and ctd123, two posters who work
for (or have worked for) the INS. Thanks a lot.
Bhoot Nath
Sep 21st 2001, 9:25 pm
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This is standard. Most people come here with the return date not fixed. INS does not
care about it as long as you leave within the time specified on the I-94. My parents
had the same situation when they came here the last time.
Regards.
Sailesh
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care about it as long as you leave within the time specified on the I-94. My parents
had the same situation when they came here the last time.
Regards.
Sailesh
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Sep 24th 2001, 4:31 am
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To be on the safe side a closed ticket is best.
The Law and Regulations do not require B-1/B-2's to have a closed ticket.
Reviewing ticketing is a part of the whole inspection process. Some Inspectors place
a great deal of value on closed tickets vs. open ended tickets, while others don't.
It is the luck of the draw. Some inspectors will ask the airlines to change an open
ended ticket to a closed one with a specific date, and admit the alien one day past
that date.
I wouldn't worry too much about it, but there is always the chance that your parents
will end up in front of the Inspector who places a great deal of emphasis on a
closed ticket.
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The Law and Regulations do not require B-1/B-2's to have a closed ticket.
Reviewing ticketing is a part of the whole inspection process. Some Inspectors place
a great deal of value on closed tickets vs. open ended tickets, while others don't.
It is the luck of the draw. Some inspectors will ask the airlines to change an open
ended ticket to a closed one with a specific date, and admit the alien one day past
that date.
I wouldn't worry too much about it, but there is always the chance that your parents
will end up in front of the Inspector who places a great deal of emphasis on a
closed ticket.
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