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“How Long Can You Stay in the USA on a B1 B2 Visa  Explained Clearly”

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00:00Just because your visa is valid for 10 years doesn't mean you can stay for 10 years.

00:05Let me explain before you make a big mistake.

00:07Hey travel lovers, I'm your go-to travel and visa guide,

00:11here to help you navigate the sometimes confusing world of U.S. travel documents.

00:16Today, let's clear up a huge misconception that could get you in trouble if you're not careful.

00:22The difference between a B1-C, B2 visa's validity

00:25and the duration of stay you're actually allowed in the United States

00:29Trust me, these two things are not the same

00:32and understanding the difference could save you a lot of stress, headaches, and even future visa problems.

00:39So what does visa validity mean?

00:42Simply put, the validity of your B1-B2 visa is the span of time during which the visa is good for travel.

00:49For most travelers, that's a whopping 10 years.

00:52That means, as long as your visa is unexpired and in good condition,

00:56you can use it to seek entry into the United States at any time within that decade,

01:02as often as you need, whether it's for business, tourism, or both.

01:07For example, if your B1 or B2 visa was issued in 2020,

01:11and it says it expires in 2030,

01:14you can continue to use it for multiple trips to the U.S.

01:16all the way until that expiration date.

01:19No need to reapply every year or every visit,

01:22as long as you haven't violated any visa rules or overstayed in the past.

01:27But, and this is where many people slip up,

01:30visa validity is not the same as how long you can actually stay inside the U.S. each time you visit.

01:37Let's talk about duration of stay.

01:39This is a completely different concept.

01:41When you arrive at a U.S. port of entry,

01:44the Customs and Border Protection CBP officer decides how long you may remain in the country on that trip.

01:51For most B1, B2 travelers,

01:54the maximum permitted stay is up to six months per visit.

01:57However, and this is important,

01:59the officer could grant less time if they feel it's appropriate for your travel purpose.

02:05They'll stamp your passport and record your authorized duration electronically

02:09on a document called the I-94.

02:12Here's a crucial pro tip.

02:14After you arrive in the U.S.,

02:15always check your I-94 record online at i94.cbphs.gov.

02:23This will show your exact admit until date.

02:26Don't assume the officer wrote six months by default.

02:29One of the most common and dangerous mistakes visitors make

02:32is confusing the two timelines.

02:35Some travelers think,

02:36my visa says it's good for 10 years,

02:39so I can stay in the U.S. for 10 years if I want.

02:43Absolutely not.

02:44Overstaying, even by just a day,

02:46can have serious consequences.

02:49It can affect your ability to visit the U.S. in the future,

02:52or even result in bans and removal proceedings.

02:55So how do you stay on the right side of the rules?

02:58Always respect the duration of stay assigned on your I-94,

03:02not the expiration date on your physical visa.

03:05If you want to extend your stay,

03:07only do so in genuine emergencies

03:09and always through the proper immigration channels.

03:13Never just by staying longer without permission.

03:16And make sure to leave the country before or on the date

03:19indicated on your I-94 record.

03:22Another great tip.

03:23Build and maintain a travel history

03:25that shows you respect U.S. visa rules.

03:28Frequent visits are allowed,

03:29but short, rule-abiding stays

03:31look better to immigration officers in the long run

03:34than pushing limits or racking up overstays.

03:37If you keep these tips in mind,

03:39leave the U.S. before your stay expires.

03:41Don't extend unless it's truly necessary.

03:44And maintain a clean travel record.

03:46You'll avoid the stress, heartache,

03:48and consequences of visa trouble.

03:50If you found this helpful,

03:52hit that like button

03:53and drop a travel emoji in the comments

03:55if you're planning your next U.S. adventure.

03:58Don't forget to subscribe

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04:01and smart, stress-free travel.

04:03Safe travels,

04:04and see you on your next journey.

“How Long Can You Stay in the USA on a B1 B2 Visa Explained Clearly”

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