"J. J. Farrell" wrote in message
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> Est wrote:
>>
>> How do we define the word MULTIPLE in a B1/B2 multiple entry visa
>> (tourist)?
>
> As with most things to do with USA immigration law, very loosely; at the
> discretion of the Border Protection Officer (or ultimately of an
> Immigration Judge). It has more or less it's usual English meaning, in
> this case "zero or more".
>
>> How often can one visit the US and how much gap is considered ideal
>> between any two visits?
>
> You can visit zero or more times. The key word is "visit"; under what
> circumstances would you consider someone to be visiting your house as
> opposed to living in your house? More or less the same considerations
> apply here. I've never heard of anyone having problems who stayed out of
> the USA for at least as long a time as they last spent in the USA before
> applying to re-enter. Some people get away with re-entering sooner, many
> don't (especially if they do it repeatedly).
>
>> And for how long can one stay if the I-94 is stamped with a
>> six months entry?
>
> The I-94 is the document which entitles you to be in the USA. An I-94
> issued to someone who entered as a B-1 or B-2 will have a date on it,
> usually 6 months after the date of entry; they must leave the USA on or
> before that date (unless they extend their stay while in the USA).
Thank you Joe and J J for clearing some cobwebs. Now another question
arises. Suppose at the POE- Port of Entry, upon asked by the immigration
officer how long the traveller wishes to be in the US he says anyone of the
following-- 2 weeks or 3 weeks or a month and his I-94 is stamped with a six
month entry. It means officially he can be in the US for 6 months. However,
what if he stays there for 3 or 4 months? As he has already told the officer
that he intends to be there for 2-3 weeks or a month.
Will there be any issue during his subsequent visit?
Best regards,
Est
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