How often can I enter the US on a tourist visa?

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 many times can you enter the US on tourist visa per year?

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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How frequently can you visit US on tourist visa?

If you have a B1/B2 visa, you can visit the United States whenever you want to – as long as your passport is valid. The B visa is a multiple entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the United States more than once.
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How long do you have to leave the US before returning on a tourist visa?

The period of time a foreign national has to re-enter the US on a tourist visa depends on how long they stayed in the country. 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.
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How many days a year can a tourist stay in the US?

Tourist or business travelers who are citizens of participating countries may be eligible to visit the United States without a visa. Visits must be 90 days or less, and travelers must meet all requirements. Citizens of Canada and Bermuda generally do not need visas for tourism and visits.
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How frequently can I visit the United States as a B-1 or B-2 visitor?



Can a visitor stay in USA for more than 6 months?

When you enter the U.S., a customs officer will give you authorization to stay in the U.S. for up to six months. If you'd like to stay for longer, you may be able to apply to extend this for up to one year.
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Can you stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days in a year?

Exceed the 90 days provided by ESTA

The document itself is valid for 2 years from the moment of receipt (unless the passport used for the request expires earlier), however it is not possible to exceed 90 consecutive days of stay during these 2 years.
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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 long after leaving the U.S. can you return?

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 I go to U.S. with as a tourist and then change my status?

U.S. immigration law (under section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)) allows people to file for a change of status (Adjustment of Status) if they enter the United States on a visitor visa and meet the requirements to apply for lawful permanent residency (LPR) in the U.S. But the applicant has to meet ...
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When can I return to the US 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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What is the 120 day rule for US visa?

You can apply for F-1 visa within 120 days of the commencement of your program.
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Can I enter US with 1 month visa?

Can I enter the US if my visa is about to expire? A US visa is only permission to enter the country, it doesn't speak to how long you can stay. So your may use it until the day that it expires, and CBP will still let you stay for a normal visit.
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Is US tourist visa multiple entry?

Visa validity

The holder of a B-2 visa can stay for a maximum of 180 days per entry (several times consecutively or at a time). These conditions apply to all visits until the visa has expired. After that the person must reapply for the visa at their U.S. consulate.
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Will I be able to reenter the US if I overstay my tourist visa?

Overstaying by 180 days or more (but less than one year), after you leave the U.S. will get you barred from returning for three years. If you overstayed by one year or more, after you depart the U.S., it will get you barred from reentering the U.S. for ten years.
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How do I get a 10 year multiple entry visa for USA?

See more information about the U.S. 10 Year Multiple Entry Visa Rules and Requirements below.
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This is all you have to do:
  1. Step One, fill in the form with your information.
  2. Step Two, review the information to avoid mistakes.
  3. Step Three, pay for the fees with your debit or credit card to finish.
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How many times can you leave 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 is a 10 year ban from entering the US?

A 10-year immigration bar is what happens when someone accrues unlawful presence in the U.S. for over a year. They are not allowed to return to the country for 10 years. Meanwhile, if they stay in the U.S. unlawfully for more than 180 days but less than a year, they will only be barred from re-entering for 3 years.
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Can I reenter the US?

A reentry permit establishes that you did not intend to abandon status, and it allows you to apply for admission to the United States after traveling abroad for up to 2 years without having to obtain a returning resident visa. Reentry permits are normally valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
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Can I reenter us after 10 years?

And if you entered the U.S. without permission after having been removed, or illegally reentered the U.S. after having previously been in the U.S. unlawfully for more than one year, you are likely barred from entering the United States for 20 years or permanently (in that you'll need special consent to return).
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How long can you stay on a b1 B2 visa?

While B-1 or B-2 visas may be valid up to 10 years, visitors on B-1 or B-2 will only be permitted to stay in the United States for a short duration (maximum 6 months), as granted by US Customs and Border Protection upon arrival.
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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 is the minimum wait before I may re enter the USA after a 90 day visit on the Visa Waiver Program?

When traveling to the United States 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. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.
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What if I need to stay more than 1 year in the US?

A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the United States and resume permanent residence.
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How can I stay in US for 2 years?

Apply for a re-entry permit using Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document.
  1. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  2. For conditional residents, it is valid for up to two years.
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