On 22 Feb, 22:40, nespammez...@antispam.net (Bill) wrote:
> On 18 Feb 2007 13:51:50 -0800, "stuffthejubilee"
>
> wrote:
> >I'm wondering if anybody could possibly give me some advice and help
> >me out. I live in the UK and am travelling to the US in December this
> >year and staying for 5 months(dependant on visa).
>
> Others have commented on the car issue. I wanted to comment on the 5
> months. Since the UK is a visa waiver entity, most visitors use the
> waiver for a 90 day stay (maximum). The visa waiver cannot be
> extended. To stay for 5 months you will need a consular-issued B2
> visa. It normally is pretty hard to get one of these if you are able
> to use the waiver. How sure are you of getting a visa? You might
> lose a couple of months from your trip before you start.
Indeed, I've got an interview at the embassay in London next month so
a lot does depend on that really. If I don't get a visa then staying
for 3 months will have to do. Then I will most likely do what some
others have suggested, use things like the Amtrak and Greyhound and
possibly rent a car as and when.
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