Why does CBP put the date stamp over the visa?

Why does CBP put the date stamp over the visa? - Weekdays and dates shown on calendar

Why does the US Customs & Border Protection officer sometimes stamp the date over the non-immigrant visa? Is it an error or does it means something else?



Best Answer

It just means that the visa has been used at least once. See also




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What does stamped visa mean?

A visa, or visa stamp, is a physical stamp or sticker in your passport that is issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of the U.S. It indicates that you are eligible to apply for entry to the U.S. in a specific immigration category such as F-1 or J-1 student.

Can I enter US with expired visa stamp?

Nonimmigrant visa holders are allowed to re-enter the United States with an expired visa stamp after a short trip to Canada or Mexico, as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.

Does the US border a passport stamp?

When entering the United States as a nonimmigrant, the Customs Border Protection (CBP) officer examines your passport and visa and then issues either a passport admission stamp or a small white card called the Form I-94.

What is passport admission stamp?

The CBP admission stamp is issued at ports of entry upon arrival. The stamp is placed on a passport or travel document and notes the date of admission, class of admission and admitted until date.



U.S. VISAS AND IMMIGRATION - INTERVIEW WITH CBP (CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION) Part 3




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