visa problems after resigning???

[nina111]

I already asked this question under C1D visa questions and I didn't get any answer. Since I am really searching for answer I am posting it here hoping that somebody will answer me

Thank you


Respected,

I would be very grateful if I get answer on these questions
I was working as a crew member from December 2010 till February 2012. At that time I was also issued B1/B2 visa that I didnt use
First time I used it was in February 2012 when I resigned working as a crew member and I spend 21 day of vacation in US (ofcourse using B1/B2 visa)
My question is next:

Validity of C1D visa that I have is for 5 years. I am wondering now when I am not working as a crew member anymore and I am planning to visit US (on B1/B2 visa) will that C1D visa in my passport cause me any additional questions with immigration officer?
Do I need to get new passport (to remove it from my passport)?

Since there is a rule that you can not spend more then 6 months out of 12 in US, does it mean that I was spending more time in US although I was working on C1D visa (that is only for spending time on water not on land) Or this is only concerning when you visit country on B1/B2 visa?

Thank you very much!

[peace999]

Not very clear about your problem.

There is no problem if you do not overstay the date on your I-94 whether it is a B1/B2 or C1/D.

What is that 6 month out of 12 rule you are referring to? Do not know of any such rule.

[nina111]

Not very clear about your problem.

There is no problem if you do not overstay the date on your I-94 whether it is a B1/B2 or C1/D.

What is that 6 month out of 12 rule you are referring to? Do not know of any such rule.

Thank you for your answer

There is a rule that with tourist visa you can get max 6 months staying in US during 12 months. Depends on you how you are going to use it. If you come for short visits you can come as long as you want as long as it is not more then 6 months total
Also they should not get a feeling like you are spending more time in US then in your country

Does anyone have answer on C1D visa? Do I need to remove it from passport so I should not have any additional questions from immigration officer?

[peace999]

No, you do not have to do anything.

WHen you entered on a C1D visa your I-94 was marked C1D , so that stay was totally inedependent of your stay on a B1/B2. When you enter on a B1/B2 your I-94 will be marked
B1 or B2 totally independent of your previous stays on C1D.

And there is no such rule about 6 months out of 12 you are referring to.
Who told you that? You are mistaken.

THe max vailidity on any one B1/B2 visit they give is 6 months. And if you stay full 6 months
and try to reenter in say another 5 months, you can very well enter, there is no rule against that.
So many parents visiting their kids do this. And so many people extend their status by another 6 months.

[nina111]

No, you do not have to do anything.

WHen you entered on a C1D visa your I-94 was marked C1D , so that stay was totally inedependent of your stay on a B1/B2. When you enter on a B1/B2 your I-94 will be marked
B1 or B2 totally independent of your previous stays on C1D.

And there is no such rule about 6 months out of 12 you are referring to.
Who told you that? You are mistaken.

THe max vailidity on any one B1/B2 visit they give is 6 months. And if you stay full 6 months
and try to reenter in say another 5 months, you can very well enter, there is no rule against that.
So many parents visiting their kids do this. And so many people extend their status by another 6 months.

Thank you again

I was told by US embassy in my country. It must be 6 months out of 12 during a year total
Ofcourse as you mention your time there can be extended (you have to have good reason for that) but the moment you come back to your country you should not enter US for at least 6 months. You can try but immigration officer will reject you and ask you simple question? Are you living in US or in your country. It seems like you are since you are spending more time in US then in your country