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ben_bd
04-02-2007, 07:24 PM
I have a question regarding my US B2 visitors visa. I want to return to the US after my B2 visa expires but do not know how long I have to leave for in order to return. There must be a minimum leave period before returning?

I am currently a visitor in the United States from the United Kingdom. I am a citizen of the United Kingdom. I came here on a B2 visa that expired in February 2007; I applied for an extension using the I-539 form which was submitted in December 2006. I am due to hear the Bureaus decision shortly. I applied for another 6 months which, if granted, would expire at the end of August 2007. In order to comply with the visa restrictions on gainful employment, I have been participating in work trade schemes across the states as a means of travelling. I understand that the bureau will give me a new date on which to leave by, and I will return to England on or before that date. However, I have been invited back to the states on October 1st 2007 for a vacation and I do not know whether that is feasible. How long must I be out of the states in order to return? I intend to return in october on the visa waiver program with a return flight to England previously booked.

If there is no mimimum leave period could I leave the states in september and return in october? Or if there is say, a 3 month leave period, can I take this by leaving in june in order to return 3 months later in october, or will the leave period run from the date on the new I-94 i am due to receive shortly?

Many thanks - Ben

Murali
04-03-2007, 02:19 AM
This will help
http://www.path2usa.com/immigration/visitorvisa/ext_visitor_visa.htm

ben_bd
04-06-2007, 01:05 AM
ive searched the website but cant seem to find the information im looking for: once i leave the states, how soon can i return? being a UK citizen, i will be able to return for vacation without a visa. but how long after i leave the states will i be able to return? i am thiking there must be a minimum peroid out of the country?

many thanks

Murali
04-06-2007, 03:24 AM
I think there is no such limit you can enter any time, however the visa officer at US POE may give limited stay length on I94 dending on your interview(Questions) at POE.