QUESTION
Can I, by using B1/B2 visa go to US and stay there permanently?
Asked on Jul 24th, 2014 on Immigration - New York
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No, you cannot stay permanently on a B visa. However, if you find a basis for an immigrant visa petition once you are in the US, employment-based or family-based, then you can adjust status to permanent residence.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Some people do that, but staying without changing to some other status would, generally, be illegal.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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Absolutely not. B-1 is for a short business trip and B-2 is to visit. The POE officer will let you know the time he allots towards your stay and you must depart after before the time expires.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 4:56 PM
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Not unless you have another way to get residency or plan on staying illegally.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 9:39 AM
No. You will need to have some basis for a permanent residency: marriage, investment, job... B visa is a temporary visa.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2014 at 8:05 AM