Category "usa"

When is visa validity checked when entering US on a multistop flight?

The H1B visa is valid starting from the 21st of September. If I take a multistop flight from New Zealand that passes through Honolulu and LAX on its way to Seat

Extending/changing status after traveling to the USA

Is there anything specifically to be concerned about as a visitor when extending the duration of stay while in the USA? Of particular concern are any repercussi

Can I leave and re-enter with US expired I-94 but with I-797c receipt?

I have a valid B1 visa, but the I-94 stamp is expired. Because when I entered the US the immigration employer stamped the I-94 and wrote limited stay for one mo

Applying B1/B2 visa for tourism?

This Christmas I'm planning to visit the Las Vegas. Can I apply for a B1/B2 visa with traveling purpose (without business purpose)? I've already completed a DS

B2 US visa for parents: husband over 80 years and wife below 80 years

I completed and submitted my DS 160 for B2 visa renewal and on the “Thank You“ page I added my wife’s DS 160 also and created a Family Group.

Canadian/Syrian Dual Citizen

I moved to Canada from Syria with my family in 2004. I was 10 years old at the time. I am a Canadian citizen and have not visited Syria once since departure. I

How long before I can re-enter the US on a B visa?

I'm a 24 year-old Australian traveller. I just spent a full 6 months in the US, mostly around LA. I stayed the full length of my allowed stay on a B2 tourist vi

What additional costs can I expect when visiting a restaurant in the US where service is included?

I am going to a Michelin three-star restaurant in New York City this fall. On their website, it says that for the fixed-price tasting menu, both the course menu

Why won't machines accept my green card? [closed]

Whenever I enter the US, I encounter machines at immigration that take a photo and print a receipt. They always print the receipt with an X on

Valid US visa in expired South African passport [duplicate]

My South African passport expires next year, but my USA visa is still valid for 8 years. Will the USA visa be carried over to my new passport?

Do you need a visa for layover in US if you’re a Canadian permanent resident? [duplicate]

I have a Philippine passport and permanent resident status in Canada. I’m worried because I don’t have a US visa for my layover.

2 laptops (1 professional and 1 personal ) and 1 iPad [duplicate]

I am planning to travel to India (Delhi airport) from the United States. I want to take my 2 laptops (1 personal and 1 professional) as well a

US Tourist Visa denied to obtain Fiancé visa but can't get any

I visited the US this year March - June on Visa Waiver, total 88 days. During this period, I met someone who is now my girlfriend and we totally fell in love wi

Can or would the US deny you entry simply for lack of an ESTA?

In a hypothetical scenario, you are a VWP national who has managed somehow to arrive at a US entry point, by air, without an ESTA. I know it shouldn't happen. M

Stay longer in the US than what I told CBP

I'm Japanese, visiting my boyfriend in the US for the first time, staying with his family for about 40 days. We've been dating for a couple of years, but this i

Is 1h30 enough time at Chicago O'Hare for transit between 2 international flights for a non-US citizen with ESTA?

I am planning a trip for 2019, and the absolute best result on all points (price, duration, hours of departure/arrival) means taking an international plane land

Unmatching Barcode

Scheduling a J1 visa appointment in ghana, the bar code for my previous B1 visa was generated on the current J1. Been asked to schedule a new appointment after

Business travel to the USA with demonstration items

I will be travelling to the USA and bringing a few items with me for demonstration purposes. The value of the items will be around $500, and all items will be t

Carry bicycle into the US as personal item

I'm a student traveling to the US and I wish to carry my old bike with me as checked-in luggage on my flight to the US. I want to know in what capacity can I br

What does "BC" mean on a US entry stamp? [closed]

What do the initials BC mean that were placed by US Immigration when they stamped my entry to the USA? I entered through the port of Miami le