Return ticket

[jyootivisa]

Hi, We have booked return tickets for our parents which amounts to 183 days as opposed to 180 days. Will that be a problem at POE Newark when they first come in. They have a 10yr visa. Also, what questions are asked at POE? PLease reply soon as they are scheduled to leave india on the 2nd of June. Thanks in advance!

[jyootivisa]

Thanks for your prompt reply!

[vinney]

Okay, you may not need to show your return ticket at the POE. But it’s not good for next trip because at the POE your parents will get I-94 valid up to 180 days and if they are not returning within 1-94 validity period then it’s illegal by law unless you take i-94 extension. So bottom line is they may go back this time smoothly but next time they will definitely get problem.

[ronline]

I concur with the previous post - U must depart prior to expiry of the i94.

If u overstay even by a single day , then it may cause problems later.
U wld need to file extension request using form i539 prior to expiry of the i94 that u get at the POE in case u want to stay beyond the date on i94.