A citizenship candidate holds a flag during the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization ceremony at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
The US has reminded international visitors that the length of time they are allowed to remain in the country is determined by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon arrival, not by the expiration date on their visa.
In a public advisory, US authorities urged travellers to check their I-94 arrival and departure record to confirm the date by which they must leave the country.
“Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT your visa expiration date,” the notice stated.
According to the advisory, visitors should verify their authorised period of stay by checking the “admit until” date listed on their electronic I-94 record.
