This can often be confusing to most people, but we hope this has clarified your doubts. Comment below or call us at *512-474-4445* , if you have any questions.
Visa Misconceptions A lot of people misconceptionally confuse the visa expiration date with the length of stay in the USA. I think you will agree with me as I clarify this with an example: (And I know I’m preaching to the choir but I wish vloggers and the media would stop saying “overstay your visa”) If your nonimmigrant visa expires tomorrow, and you came to the USA today , you should be technically welcome and you have up to 183 days to stay legally in the USA EVEN IF YOUR VISA EXPIRES TOMORROW. On the other hand, if your visa expires tomorrow and you tried to enter the country on the day after tomorrow, the immigration officer will not let you in EVEN IF YOU INTEND TO VISIT FOR ONE DAY, ONE HOUR OR 183 days. You won’t be let in because your visa is out of date for presentation. This is one reason why I hate the terminology “overstay your visa” (which really means overstay your I-94) because while it supposed to mean overstaying in the USA and becoming out of status, it confuses people to think that the visa expiration date means that such is the time you become an illegal undocumented immigrant If you’re still in the country after your visa expires! Not true! Visa expiration dates don’t tell you how long you should be in the USA. Visa expiration dates tell you up to what date you can present it to the immigration officers for any legal length of stay because visas are permit document to enter a country. On a side note, if you have a 10 year B1-B2 visa, it does not mean you can enter and stay in the USA for ten years either! It means you can present your visa any time within that ten year period visiting the United States and limiting your stay from just a transit bypass up to a legal stay of 183 days.
H1 b extension approved on May 15th -i94 valid from sep22nd 2021 to September 22nd 2024. For COVID emergency fathers passed away h1b resource left the country on may 15th 2021 returned on June 14th 2021 with old stamping and admit until September 2021 based on visa
Can i stay in USA after my 1-94 expired and new i-539 applied by company ? and can i apply by myself for another i-539 before employer revoked my current i-539
My i94 is expiring as my passport is expiring tomorrow, but the visa is valid till Jan next year. I'm on h1b. Do I need to renew i94 and how can i do it. Please advise at the earliest. Thank you
I always get 6 month entry in i 94 because of i am trucker and permanent resident of canada but today they gave only 6 day i 94 i do not why Thanks in advance
Hi Navil - We recommend setting up a consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss this issue in particular. May we get your phone number, so we can talk privately with you? - Peek & Toland PLLC
My parents B2 visa Expires on 1st May and when they arrived in USA they got I-94 date until June 24th. Can they stay until June 24th or they have to leave before May 1st ?
This can often be confusing to most people, but we hope this has clarified your doubts. Comment below or call us at *512-474-4445* , if you have any questions.
Visa Misconceptions
A lot of people misconceptionally confuse the visa expiration date with the length of stay in the USA. I think you will agree with me as I clarify this with an example: (And I know I’m preaching to the choir but I wish vloggers and the media would stop saying “overstay your visa”)
If your nonimmigrant visa expires tomorrow, and you came to the USA today , you should be technically welcome and you have up to 183 days to stay legally in the USA EVEN IF YOUR VISA EXPIRES TOMORROW.
On the other hand, if your visa expires tomorrow and you tried to enter the country on the day after tomorrow, the immigration officer will not let you in EVEN IF YOU INTEND TO VISIT FOR ONE DAY, ONE HOUR OR 183 days. You won’t be let in because your visa is out of date for presentation.
This is one reason why I hate the terminology “overstay your visa” (which really means overstay your I-94) because while it supposed to mean overstaying in the USA and becoming out of status, it confuses people to think that the visa expiration date means that such is the time you become an illegal undocumented immigrant If you’re still in the country after your visa expires! Not true!
Visa expiration dates don’t tell you how long you should be in the USA. Visa expiration dates tell you up to what date you can present it to the immigration officers for any legal length of stay because visas are permit document to enter a country.
On a side note, if you have a 10 year B1-B2 visa, it does not mean you can enter and stay in the USA for ten years either! It means you can present your visa any time within that ten year period visiting the United States and limiting your stay from just a transit bypass up to a legal stay of 183 days.
H1 b extension approved on May 15th -i94 valid from sep22nd 2021 to September 22nd 2024.
For COVID emergency fathers passed away h1b resource left the country on may 15th 2021 returned on June 14th 2021 with old stamping and admit until September 2021 based on visa
We went to CBP to correct i94 they are doing and confirming we are legally in stays can use the i94
Can i stay in USA after my 1-94 expired and new i-539 applied by company ? and can i apply by myself for another i-539 before employer revoked my current i-539
Hi, what should I do if my i94 issues after USCIS approval notice expired
My i94 is expiring as my passport is expiring tomorrow, but the visa is valid till Jan next year. I'm on h1b. Do I need to renew i94 and how can i do it. Please advise at the earliest. Thank you
I always get 6 month entry in i 94 because of i am trucker and permanent resident of canada but today they gave only 6 day i 94 i do not why
Thanks in advance
What happens if I overstay my I 94 permit (which is for 6 months), but my visa is not expired? 🤔
Hi Navil - We recommend setting up a consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss this issue in particular. May we get your phone number, so we can talk privately with you? - Peek & Toland PLLC
Hi. How did you deal with your situation ? My H1b and I94 Expired on Same Day.
My parents B2 visa Expires on 1st May and when they arrived in USA they got I-94 date until June 24th. Can they stay until June 24th or they have to leave before May 1st ?
Hi, did you find any answers ? Im kind of in same situation please help