elgenon Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If my friend can get a tourist visa to America, it is my understanding that it would be a 10 year visa. Correct? If she gets a 10 year visa,is it possible for her to lose it? For instance does she have to be in America every year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It can be up to 10 years - 10 years appears to be the normal validity. There is no requirement to use or not use - each visit will be of a limited period but you would not lose visa for not using it. Also if you obtain new passport the visa remains valid - just show it in the old passport to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 My wife's first 10-year visa was used serveral times. Her current visa was used zero, it's expired now, so need to apply for another one, just in case.... Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Is there a set "limited period" she can be in America? 1 month? 3 months? Thanks for the great info. Now to work to get that visa!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I seem to remember something about, no longer than six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I seem to remember something about, no longer than six months. max stay is six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks. Is there a minimum you have to stay out of the country. Or could you go to Mexico and return the next day for 6 months? Edited February 24, 2016 by elgenon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Immigration officers generally grant permission for the visitor to remain in the United States for the amount of time needed to accomplish the purpose of their visit. Holders of tourist visas are usually allowed to stay six months or shorter. Remember that you must depart the U.S. on or before the date indicated on your admission stamp unless you have requested an extension of your stay and was approved by USCIS. http://blogs.usembassy.gov/philippines/length-of-stay-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks. Is there a minimum you have to stay out of the country. Or could you go to Mexico and return the next day for 6 months? When I used my UK passport without a visa (visa waiver entitlement), I would invariably get the maximum permissible stay duration of 90-days. When I used the other UK passport that had a 10-year B1/B2 visa, I would invariably be asked what I was visiting for and/or how long as I was planning on staying and the permitted to stay date would reflect this. Never got a 6-month allowance. About 10 years ago, I used to flip passports in Cancun, Cozumel or Monterrey; fly out of the US late afternoon and return the following morning. Never tried a same passport re-entry but since they now have loads more sanction to check loads more data on each persons re-entry, why waive the red cape at the bull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks. Is there a minimum you have to stay out of the country. Or could you go to Mexico and return the next day for 6 months? Absolutely not. Time spent in Me will be counted as US time. She has to return to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 So would have to return to Thailand but does not have to be out of America for any set time. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) So would have to return to Thailand but does not have to be out of America for any set time. Correct? My wife has a ten year visa. She is allowed to enter the US for 6 months after which she has to depart and not return for 6 months or more. She does not have to return to Thailand she can go any where that allows Thais, Bahamas as an example. Edited February 25, 2016 by khwaibah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks! But now I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytuc Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks! But now I am confused. This has opened my eyes, my Thai partner applied and got a 10 year visa last year, along with her UK visa, we traveled to the USA. We will be back in the UK this summer. If we decide to make another USA trip, what are the requirements for her to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) So yes, she can loose the visa if she breaches the conditions of her visa. ie. stays longer than six months, is caught working, commits a felony etc...... Edited February 26, 2016 by Ulic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is there a set "limited period" she can be in America? 1 month? 3 months? Thanks for the great info. Now to work to get that visa!!!! Why do you want it for her. All Americans are like Donald Trump. But no money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khwaibah Posted February 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is there a set "limited period" she can be in America? 1 month? 3 months? Thanks for the great info. Now to work to get that visa!!!! Why do you want it for her. All Americans are like Donald Trump. But no money. Better to be like Trump that to be a troll. VOTE TRUMP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is there a set "limited period" she can be in America? 1 month? 3 months? Thanks for the great info. Now to work to get that visa!!!! I believe that the visa holder can remain in the United States for up to 6 months. If the visa holder wants to remain for longer than 6 months, they must submit a request to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS [actually, in think the name has changed a little]) asking to remain longer than 6 months. INS will want to know how you plan on supporting yourself, as well as other information. There is no guarantee that you will be allowed to stay longer than 6 months, but even if your request is denied, your visa will still be valid and you can return again later. If someone has better information, or more accurate information, please correct my post, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Only if convicted in the US on a federal offence and deported could she loose the 10 year visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Is there an actual rule on how long the visa holder must remain outside of the US after being there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Is there an actual rule on how long the visa holder must remain outside of the US after being there? I think it is self explanatory. In any given year, in the country less than 6 months. So if she goes and stays 3 months, she can come again and stay -3 months. I am sure there is some leeway, but I woundn't try to stay 5 months, leave for one, and then try and stay another 5months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks, didn't know the rule of staying less than 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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