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Originally Posted by junction29
Has anyone had any experience of traveling to and from the UK to VT, on a B2 Visa, when several visits extent to more than 6 months in a year , we are thinking of buying in VT and don't wont to have any problems at the airport with immigration  |
This is an interesting question, and here's my response. My husband has a B2 Visa, he's British, I'm American. We travel to and from the UK to TV's twice a year staying a total of eight months in total. Now, here's the uncertain part. We've been doing this for 7 years and have yet to have a problem. I have been told different things by different on-duty immigration officers. None have actually answered the question of "yes or no." about the 6month deal. They'll only say that their year starts in October. Our schedule has generally been Aug/Sept thru January, back to the UK then one month later, back to TV's. Then again from Feb/late May or early June. Still, never had a problem.
What I can tell you is that I think it all depends upon the immigration officer on duty that day. Has he had a good day? A bad day? Or, is he going to be difficult on the day of your arrival. Risky business isn't it? I don't think there is any place you will find a concrete answer in writing, it is intentionally vague. Most people interpret the B2 Visa as a 6month Visa only good for 6 out of twelve months a year. But then again, when does the year begin? It's not our normal Jan/Dec calendar year.
Having said all of this, perhaps the reason my husband doesn't present with an issue at immigration is because he's married to an American, but then again, that has no bearing on it because he does not have nor does he want a green card.... Hope this helps, but I'm afraid it doesn't.
The next time you come through immigration, try getting a yes or no to the question, you'll see what I mean.... Good luck!!!! And, by the way, don't try to be funny with immigration officers or joke around, it's not a good idea. They hold all the power!!!!