B2 visa cancelled at PoE but allowed to enter USA

[kornfind]

Hello,
My mom is on B2 visitor visa and she is not very fluent in English. She got a 10 year Multiple entry visa and has visited the US atleast 5 times, never overstayed or violated in any way. This time when she entered, she was asked when she is planning to return. She spoke generally and instead of saying the date of her booked return flight, she said 2-3 months. Now this irked the officer who mentioned that she is lying and her return is booked for 4 months and so he is going to let her enter this time but cancelling her visa. One thing we are not 100% sure is if he was just joking or serious. My questions:
1. The visa stamped on Passport does not have a cancelled stamp. How do we verify through a link or email or something if her visa is still valid?
2. If indeed it stands cancelled, could we renew B2 visa using the drop off facility (to not appear in person for visa interview)
3. The odds are always 50% for new visa but I would want to know under such circumstances, what are the odds for visa renewal?
Thanks,
Kf

[sandeshsivar]

not cancelled

Hello,
My mom is on B2 visitor visa and she is not very fluent in English. She got a 10 year Multiple entry visa and has visited the US atleast 5 times, never overstayed or violated in any way. This time when she entered, she was asked when she is planning to return. She spoke generally and instead of saying the date of her booked return flight, she said 2-3 months. Now this irked the officer who mentioned that she is lying and her return is booked for 4 months and so he is going to let her enter this time but cancelling her visa. One thing we are not 100% sure is if he was just joking or serious. My questions:
1. The visa stamped on Passport does not have a cancelled stamp. How do we verify through a link or email or something if her visa is still valid?
2. If indeed it stands cancelled, could we renew B2 visa using the drop off facility (to not appear in person for visa interview)
3. The odds are always 50% for new visa but I would want to know under such circumstances, what are the odds for visa renewal?
Thanks,
Kf

hi,

if there is nothing written or stamped on the passport regarding visa cancellation then the visa is NOT cancelled.
however if the POE office was not joking then there is a very good chance that he has made a note about frequent visits on their tracking system. which only means that your mother will have to be better prepared when she enters the next time.
I am not an immigration lawyer, but i do handle more than 40-50 cases every month of visa guidance.
you must call an immigration lawyer and clarify this information - they might charge upto $150 for one meeting, but i guess its well worth it.

-S

[kornfind]

Thanks Sandesh

hi,

if there is nothing written or stamped on the passport regarding visa cancellation then the visa is NOT cancelled.
however if the POE office was not joking then there is a very good chance that he has made a note about frequent visits on their tracking system. which only means that your mother will have to be better prepared when she enters the next time.
I am not an immigration lawyer, but i do handle more than 40-50 cases every month of visa guidance.
you must call an immigration lawyer and clarify this information - they might charge upto $150 for one meeting, but i guess its well worth it.

-S

Thanks for replying and assuring no cancellation. Is there an online place where I could enter her visa number and verify this myself?

[sandeshsivar]

Unfortunately NO

Thanks for replying and assuring no cancellation. Is there an online place where I could enter her visa number and verify this myself?

hey ..i dont think there is any place where you can put the visa number and check the validity of the visa.. however you can try calling the uscis helpline and call them and see if they can help you with this.

[Uju Ekwueme]

hey ..i dont think there is any place where you can put the visa number and check the validity of the visa.. However you can try calling the uscis helpline and call them and see if they can help you with this.

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