I 94 duration

[mrnnmr]

I have bought tickets for my parents for August end,while my due date is in november as i am expecting. Can someone please let me know for how long would the visitors generally be given the I94 duration to stay in the US at the POE. This is my parents first visit to US. I am concerned if theres a possibilty that they might be stamped for only 3 months(short term) which means they will have to leave US by November which is the time i need my mother the most.Else i am plannning to postpone their tickets which would again cost some penalties. I would appreciate if anyone can let me know like whats generally the duration that visitors are stamped their visa for in I94 at the POE. In case my parents are given the permission to stay only for short duration like 2-3 months, what are the chances that they can get their visa extended for another 3 months (total 6 months). Anyone who has had any experience please advise.

Thanks

[mrnnmr]

Same

I would appreciate any one's feedback.Sorry that i am reposting the same message.

[WEIWEI]

Re

1. if the officer ask your parents how long they plan to stay at us airport, say 6 months. Normaly they will get 6 months, but if the officer decides to only give 3 months, do not argue. if you argue, your entry might be denied.

2. it is safer to book a 6 month round trip ticket for your parents. The officer usually will give 6 month stay, if they do see those tickets, which is what I did for my parents.

3. if your parents end up with getting 3 month stamp, apply the extension for them. during the period when they are waiting for the INS decision, their stay is considered legal.

[knowledgeable]

Airline tickets - Return Open

More and more airlines now give return open tickets even for economy class. This will help you decide on a return date later without having to pay a change fee.

Good luck.