How long do you have to leave the US before returning?

There is no set period you must remain outside the USA before returning but: When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here.



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The B1/B2 visa is a multiple-entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the U.S. more than once. There's no set limit to the number of times you can visit the U.S. in a year, and it really depends on the specific circumstances and discretion of the CBP officers who review your case each time you enter.

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Prepare for Likely Questions From U.S. CBP Officials
  • Why are you visiting the United States? ...
  • Where will you be staying? ...
  • Who will you be visiting? ...
  • How long will you be staying in the U.S.? If you're coming in with an immigrant visa (have been approved for U.S. permanent residence), you won't likely be asked this.


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As a U.S. citizen, you can stay abroad for as long as you wish and always have the right to return. CBP officers must admit a U.S. citizen. That's true even if you were to visit a country where U.S. law restricts travel, such as North Korea or Cuba.

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You can refer to your I-94 arrival/departure record to determine your entry date. The 90-day rule applies to your most recent entry to the U.S. If you have multiple I-94 forms or multiple entries, always refer to that most recent entry.

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