04-09-2007, 06:49 AM

I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support myself
without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day visa
waiver program status. Is it possible for me to do this?

04-09-2007, 07:04 AM

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"traveller" <u33178@uwe> wrote in message news:706e50f7974b0@uwe...
|I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support
myself
| without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day visa
| waiver program status. Is it possible for me to do this?
|

By law, it is not possible to extend stay past the 90 days authorized.

04-09-2007, 07:18 AM

traveller wrote on 04/08/07 22:49:

> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support myself
> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day visa
> waiver program status. Is it possible for me to do this?

It is *not* possible to extend the Visa Waiver.

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04-09-2007, 07:24 AM

> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support
> myself
> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day
> visa
> waiver program status. Is it possible for me to do this?

no.

04-09-2007, 08:57 AM

> no.

hold your horses:

OP -- if you are currently in the US under the VWP, then you cannot
extend your stay.

You may petition for a B visa which will allow you to stay longer than
the VWP's 90 days, but this category of visa is very difficult to obtain
vs the VWP. You would need to contact the US Embassy or Consulate
nearest you for advice and application.

You haven't stated if there is a reason, beyond ordinary tourism, that
you would like to stay a year (eg you are an author and are researching
for a book, etc). Bear in mind that with just two weeks' holiday a year
(on average), Americans cannot conceive of anyone who is not a student
or retired, spending a year away from paid employment.

04-09-2007, 09:18 AM

On Apr 8, 10:49 pm, "traveller" <u33178@uwe> wrote:
> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support myself
> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day visa
> waiver program status.

You don't.

> Is it possible for me to do this?

No.

04-09-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the contributions. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to extend, this
was what I'd read on USCIS, I was just hoping for for another interpretation
(or loophole) to the somewhat confusing jargon. What about if I leave the
country, I'm going to Niagara Falls before my VWP expires, and was hoping to
go to Chile in June. Will US Immigration let me back in with another 90 days?
And am I able to do this again every 90 days?
I don't have 'legit' reason to be here. However I think everyone would agree
it's impossible to see the whole of the US in 90 days.

J. J. Farrell wrote:
>> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to support myself
>> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90 day visa
>> waiver program status.
>
>You don't.
>
>> Is it possible for me to do this?
>
>No.

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04-09-2007, 05:58 PM

> Thanks for the contributions. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to
> extend, this
> was what I'd read on USCIS, I was just hoping for for another
> interpretation
> (or loophole) to the somewhat confusing jargon. What about if I leave
> the
> country, I'm going to Niagara Falls before my VWP expires, and was
> hoping to
> go to Chile in June. Will US Immigration let me back in with another
> 90 days?
> And am I able to do this again every 90 days?
> I don't have 'legit' reason to be here. However I think everyone would
> agree
> it's impossible to see the whole of the US in 90 days.
>
> J. J. Farrell wrote:
> >> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to
> >> support myself
> >> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90
> >> day visa
> >> waiver program status.
> >
> >You don't.
> >
> >> Is it possible for me to do this?
> >
> >No.

Nobody can say with certainty that you would be allowed another 90
days. The border inspector might allow it, or he might not. You could
certainly expect some close questioning as to how you are able to be on
vacation for half a year or more. And since the USCIS doesn't care
that you can't see the whole country in 90 days, why don't you work
within the system instead of trying to get around it and winding up in
trouble. Spend 3 months this year, three months next year, etc. Many
people recommend spending as much time out of the US as you spend in it
between visits.

04-09-2007, 06:07 PM

> Thanks for the contributions. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to
> extend, this
> was what I'd read on USCIS, I was just hoping for for another
> interpretation
> (or loophole) to the somewhat confusing jargon. What about if I leave
> the
> country, I'm going to Niagara Falls before my VWP expires, and was
> hoping to
> go to Chile in June. Will US Immigration let me back in with another
> 90 days?
> And am I able to do this again every 90 days?
> I don't have 'legit' reason to be here. However I think everyone would
> agree
> it's impossible to see the whole of the US in 90 days.
>
> J. J. Farrell wrote:
> >> I want to stay in the US for up to a year, I have the funds to
> >> support myself
> >> without working, how do I go about getting an extention on my 90
> >> day visa
> >> waiver program status.
> >
> >You don't.
> >
> >> Is it possible for me to do this?
> >
> >No.

QUOTE=traveller via Immigration;
I'm going to Niagara Falls before my VWP expires, and was hoping to
go to Chile in June. Will US Immigration let me back in with another 90
days?
And am I able to do this again every 90 days? /QUOTE

You can look up the Visa Waiver Program guidelines concerning this
at cbp.gov

04-09-2007, 07:32 PM

On Apr 9, 7:15 am, "traveller via ImmigrationKB.com" <u33178@uwe>
wrote:
> Thanks for the contributions. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to extend, this
> was what I'd read on USCIS, I was just hoping for for another interpretation
> (or loophole) to the somewhat confusing jargon. What about if I leave the
> country, I'm going to Niagara Falls before my VWP expires, and was hoping to
> go to Chile in June. Will US Immigration let me back in with another 90 days?
> And am I able to do this again every 90 days?
> I don't have 'legit' reason to be here. However I think everyone would agree
> it's impossible to see the whole of the US in 90 days.

The only way to find out is to try, but there's a good chance they
won't let you back in especially if you try it yet again. The Visa
Waiver is intended for occasional short visits to the USA, not for
staying there. I've not heard of people having trouble if they stay
out of the USA for at least as long as they were last in before trying
again, but if you try more frequently than that you're likely to hit
trouble sooner or later. They'll want proof of your ability to support
yourself for this long, and evidence of your intent to leave, at
least. Being refused entry will come back to haunt you in all future
interactions with USA border control and immigration, so it's
something to avoid if possible.

If you want to stay longer than 90 days you should get a B-2 visa
which allows up to 6 months on entry and the stay can be extended.