Is there a way to stay for more than 90 days under the US Visa Waiver Program?

My sister will be in USA for 100 days with Visa Waiver. Is there a way that she can travel to another country and enter the USA again, so as not to contravene the 90 day limit of Visa Waiver?

Best Answer

Your sister cannot stay legally in the US more than 90 days with the visa waiver program. Nor can she go to Canada, Mexico or some nearby islands as the time spent there will be included in the 90 days, specifically to address the visa-run problem. Even if she flies to, say, Europe, and returns quickly she risks refusal at the border.

If she wants to stay in the US legally for more than 90 days she should apply for a B1/B2 visa which will allow her up to six months.

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How do I extend my stay in USA on visa waiver program?

To request this extension of stay, you should schedule an InfoPass appointment with a USCIS officer using USCIS' website, uscis.gov. At this appointment, you should provide documentation and any other evidence to the USCIS officer to support your need to extend your Visa Waiver stay.

Can I extend my ESTA 90 days?

No. Unfortunately, there's no method for extending your ESTA to stay longer. Normally, if a traveler enters the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa, for example, and needs to extend their visit, they can file an extension of status petition with USCIS (Form I-539).

How long can you stay in U.S. on Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens of 40 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

How can I stay in the US longer than 90 days?

You must apply for a visa (B2 visa) if you want to stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days, no matter what the reason. You must apply for a visa (B1 visa) if you are traveling to the U.S. for employment or business purposes involving remuneration, even if not staying longer than 90 days.

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