If their I-94 indicates 6 months, they can stay 6 months without triggering any statutory bans.
However, it is possible if not likely that CBP recorded that they instructed a max stay of 3 months.
Because admission to the US to non-citizen/residents is entirely discretionary, failure to abide by the 3 month limit communicated verbally by CBP can still have consequences. It is likely the 3 months limit is recorded in CBP's internal notes and can be a factor in subsequent admission decisions.
One can thus end up being denied entry in future even if no legal ban was imposed/no overstay past I-94 expiry if one fails to heed CBP instructions.
As such, it would be very inadvisable not to heed the CBP officer's warning and stay past 3 months.
In my first time going to the US as B2 the immigration officer asked me how long would I stay..I answered 8 days..upon entering in the US I planned to stay longer but I consulted the a US immigration lawyer he said it would be better to stay what u have declared in the immigration like 8 days to avoid problem in the near future because its mostly recorded..when I came back the second time there is no problem..I hope it helps to abide the rules what the immigration officer advised..
They need to stop visiting for so long on vistior visa bro, either get them green cards or when they might need to get visa renewed, they might be denied or even denied entry if they come shortly after staying for so long.
Are you parents by any chance from India and do you have children?
It's very common for Indian grandparents to visit the USA for long periods of time and CBP can view that unfavorably because of suspicions that they are "working" in violation of their visas by providing child care services, even if unpaid.
Because there have been reports of parents getting denied entry if they do it too much. It is ok if it is done a few times but if it is a constant routine it raises red flags. And you don't want your parents to lose the abolity to visa by having their visas revoked.
I am aware of that and fully agree. I was simply pointing out this pattern of behavior is not unique to Indians and the user I replied to is making an unnecessary connection (and assumption).
And no, I am not Indian and have no particular affinity for India. Just stating facts.
Ummm.... and SE Asians stay for months at a time, and Europeans, and Middle Easterners, and South Americans... anyone who has weak ties to their home country and has family here.
Right. Which is why CBP officers look unfavorably on Indian grandparents using B2 visas to spend months in the USA every year. They strongly suspect them of working.
I just can't ignore this comment because that means American grandparents taking care of American grandchildren are also displacing American childcare workers. Is this really the type of thought that goes through some decision makers?
American citizens are just that...American CITIZENS. They can do that because there is NO law preventing them to. Foreigners are NOT allowed to displace American workers.
Americans will alwys get 1st and priority rights and benefits over foreigners.
You should avoid planning to stay six months, the government allows it based on circumstances changing, emergencies etc that would need you to remain longer but you should avoid staying the amount to not raise flags.
If their I-94 indicates 6 months, they can stay 6 months without triggering any statutory bans. However, it is possible if not likely that CBP recorded that they instructed a max stay of 3 months. Because admission to the US to non-citizen/residents is entirely discretionary, failure to abide by the 3 month limit communicated verbally by CBP can still have consequences. It is likely the 3 months limit is recorded in CBP's internal notes and can be a factor in subsequent admission decisions. One can thus end up being denied entry in future even if no legal ban was imposed/no overstay past I-94 expiry if one fails to heed CBP instructions. As such, it would be very inadvisable not to heed the CBP officer's warning and stay past 3 months.
In my first time going to the US as B2 the immigration officer asked me how long would I stay..I answered 8 days..upon entering in the US I planned to stay longer but I consulted the a US immigration lawyer he said it would be better to stay what u have declared in the immigration like 8 days to avoid problem in the near future because its mostly recorded..when I came back the second time there is no problem..I hope it helps to abide the rules what the immigration officer advised..
It’s not mostly recorded, it is always recorded
They need to stop visiting for so long on vistior visa bro, either get them green cards or when they might need to get visa renewed, they might be denied or even denied entry if they come shortly after staying for so long.
Are you parents by any chance from India and do you have children? It's very common for Indian grandparents to visit the USA for long periods of time and CBP can view that unfavorably because of suspicions that they are "working" in violation of their visas by providing child care services, even if unpaid.
Pretty sure grandparents all over the world want and do travel here to help with child care. What's that got to do with India?!
Because there have been reports of parents getting denied entry if they do it too much. It is ok if it is done a few times but if it is a constant routine it raises red flags. And you don't want your parents to lose the abolity to visa by having their visas revoked.
I am aware of that and fully agree. I was simply pointing out this pattern of behavior is not unique to Indians and the user I replied to is making an unnecessary connection (and assumption). And no, I am not Indian and have no particular affinity for India. Just stating facts.
Indians are known for doing it and staying months at a time. CBP officers don't like. I learned that from a CBP officer who used to post here a lot.
Ummm.... and SE Asians stay for months at a time, and Europeans, and Middle Easterners, and South Americans... anyone who has weak ties to their home country and has family here.
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You don’t know too many South Americans then
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Right. Which is why CBP officers look unfavorably on Indian grandparents using B2 visas to spend months in the USA every year. They strongly suspect them of working.
I just can't ignore this comment because that means American grandparents taking care of American grandchildren are also displacing American childcare workers. Is this really the type of thought that goes through some decision makers?
American citizens don’t need work permits to work here.
American citizens are just that...American CITIZENS. They can do that because there is NO law preventing them to. Foreigners are NOT allowed to displace American workers. Americans will alwys get 1st and priority rights and benefits over foreigners.
We have governors passing bills to stop teaching African American history in schools. Yeah… unfortunately assholes work in immigration too
Americans don’t need visas to be here…
You should avoid planning to stay six months, the government allows it based on circumstances changing, emergencies etc that would need you to remain longer but you should avoid staying the amount to not raise flags.
Check the I-94 online
Check the stamp in the passport , on the stamp should marked, till what date.
Thanks but they’ve stopped stamping the passport now. You’re supposed to retrieve your records online
Do you know what website?
What do u mean stopped meaning when u enter US border no more stamps? Thank you
I94 website: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home