Can I come back to the US after staying for 6 months?

If their presence was 90 days or less, they will be able to return to the country again after leaving the US up to a maximum of 180 continuous days per year. If their presence was more than 180 days but less than a year, they will have to wait 3 years to re-enter the country on a tourist visa.
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When can I return to U.S. after 6 months stay?

There aren't any rules or laws requiring you to wait a specific time before you are allowed to return. What you must remember is staying the maximum time during your previous visit and then wanting to return soon after that might raise suspicion with the immigration officer.
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How many times can you visit the U.S. in a year?

There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.
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How long do I have to stay out of the U.S. before returning?

There is no set period you must remain outside the USA before returning but: "When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here.
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Can I return to the U.S. after 90 days?

There is no hard and fast rule and no set number of days that reset the counter. It all comes down to perception. If you are in the US for 90 days, leave for 3, then attempt to return, that really doesn't look right and doesn't pass the 'sniff test'.
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How Soon Can I Travel Back to the US After Leaving on a B1, B2 Visa? (Immigration)



Can I come back to the US if I overstayed?

If you have more than 180 days of unlawful presence, meaning you overstayed your visa by 181 days or more, you will be barred from returning to the United States for a certain amount of time. If you were unlawfully present for between 180 and 365 days, you will be barred from entering the United States for three years.
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Can I leave and reenter the US?

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the United States multiple times and reenter, if you do not intend to stay outside the United States for 1 year or more.
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What happens if I stay more than 6 months in USA?

If you overstay the end date of your authorized stay, as provided by the CBP officer at a port-of-entry, or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), your visa will generally be automatically be voided or cancelled, as explained above.
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What happens if I stay more than 6 months outside US?

An absence from the United States for a continuous period of 1 year or more (365 days or more) during the period for which continuous residence is required will automatically break the continuity of residence.
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How often can I enter the US on a B2 visa?

You may travel to the U.S. as many times as you like during the period of validity of the visa. There is no restriction on the number of times you may visit.
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Can you visit U.S. every year for 6 months?

As we have mentioned throughout the article, visitors cannot legally stay in the USA beyond what is allowed by their tourist visa. By law, it is for a maximum period of 6 months. Generally, a passport stamp without a written date means that the holder has been granted a stay of 6 months in the country.
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Can I go back to USA after 10 years?

Waiting Time for Application for Reentry

Once you have been deported, the United States government will bar you from returning for five, ten, or 20 years, or even permanently. Generally speaking, most deportees carry a 10-year ban.
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Can my U.S. visa overstay be forgiven?

If you're a visa holder and you remain in the United States past the “admit until date” listed on your Form I-94 (also called the “Arrival/Departure Record”), you are overstaying your visa. If this happens, you can get visa overstay forgiveness by applying for a waiver.
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What is the 30 60 days rule in immigration?

The 30/60 day rule (which was used before September 2017) assumed that if an adjustment of status application was filed within 30 days of entering the U.S. then the applicant misrepresent their original intent and they would subsequently be denied and those filed 30-60 days after coming to the U.S. were flagged as ...
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How many months can you stay out of USA?

Absences of more than 365 consecutive days

You must apply for a re-entry permit (Form I-131) before you leave the United States, or your permanent residence status will be considered abandoned. A re-entry permit enables you to be abroad for up to two years.
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What is the 4 year 1 day rule for U.S. citizenship?

The 4 year 1 day rule mostly works as follows. Once you've broken continuous residency, a new period will begin to run on the first day you return to the U.S. Form the day you must stay in the U.S. for a minimum of 4 years and 1 day before you can apply for naturalization again.
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How do I get a re entry permit in USA?

To obtain a reentry permit, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. You should file this application well in advance of your planned trip. Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www.uscis.gov. The instructions on the form will give you more details.
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Can I lose my U.S. citizenship if I live abroad?

No Longer Can One Lose U.S. Citizenship By Living in Another Country. At this time, no penalties exist if a naturalized U.S. citizen simply goes to live in another country. This is a distinct benefit of U.S. citizenship, since green card holders can have their status taken away for "abandoning" their U.S. residence.
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How long can you live outside the U.S. without losing permanent residency?

Remaining outside the United States for more than one year may result in a loss of Lawful Permanent Resident status.
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How does the US know if you overstay?

If your departure date is missing or does not match up with your I-94 form, the US government will know that you have overstayed your visa. Another way that the United States can find out if you have overstayed your visa is through random checks.
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What is the penalty for overstaying in USA?

The consequences of overstaying a visa and accumulating unlawful presence may include: Deportation from the US. Visa voidance. A three-year bar to reenter the US if you remained in the country unlawfully for more than 180 days but less than one year.
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What if I overstayed my visa in USA?

Visa overstays may be barred from returning to the U.S. for ten years or three years depending on the period of overstay or “unlawful presence”. Visa overstays may be restricted from applying for Extension of Stay or Change of Status. Visa overstays will have their existing visa automatically revoked or cancelled.
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How long does it take to get a reentry permit in USA?

How Long Does It Take To Get a Re-Entry Permit? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) usually takes anywhere between 90 days to seven months to determine whether you should receive a re-entry permit.
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What documents do I need to reenter the US?

Arrival From Other Countries. All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa. You must apply for a visa before you start your trip.
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How do I ask for forgiveness from immigration?

If you already have valid entry documents but require an inadmissibility waiver, you can file Form I-192 with a designated port of U.S. entry, in advance of your travel. Applications can also be filed electronically. Contact an immigration attorney if you believe your case falls into this scenario.
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