2007-11-26 04:59:15 · 9 answers · asked by Kwaku 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
First of all, which country issued the passport?
A visa allows you to travel to the United States as far as the port of entry (airport or land border crossing) and ask the immigration officer to allow you to enter the country. If it's a valid foreign passport with an expired visa, that isn't very important.
This is the important part--Only the immigration officer has the authority to permit you to enter the United States.
He or she decides how long you can stay for any particular visit. Immigration matters are the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The key question to be answered is: Do you have an I-94? (the permit given at the time of inspection/arrival)
If so, has it expired? If it has expired, then you are unlawfully present in the U.S.
If I was unlawfully present in the U.S., I would not plan a trip to Texas. I would plan a trip outside the U.S. or stay home everyday, not go out of the house.
2007-11-26 16:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Fred S 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A visa is for entry into the US only. So you can conceivably enter on the last day that it is valid, and still be allowed to stay for up to six months as a tourist, longer if a student or worker. It is - as someone else wrote correctly - the I-94 card in your passport that tells you how long you can remain in the US, whether the visa itself is expired or not.
2007-11-27 12:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to consult an attorney. If you are flying within the US, the gate agents and TSA do not require a passport, just a photo ID. But, if you are arrested for a crime with an expired visa, they can begin the deportation process. My recommendation is to fly and just show an ID other than your passport (driver's licence from your country/region or national ID card.
2007-11-26 19:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Matt P 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would visit a consulate and get it sorted out just for your peace of mind.
2007-11-27 16:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by Carolina P 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions/questions_1253.html
ask someone at the State Department... don't rely on the answers given here... this is a legal issue... I'm not an immigration lawyer and I doubt that the other respondents are either.
http://www.state.gov/
2007-11-26 16:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by edzerne 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
no you will be deported by the immigration court ,you are not supposed to let your visa expire,try as fast is possible to have this document renew,call the immigration.
2007-11-26 22:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by mkt f 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
No. You need to renew the visa.
www.state.gov
2007-11-26 13:01:53 · answer #7 · answered by sahel578 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
technically you can....but its risky, because they will ask you for ID and you can't show ur passport.
2007-11-26 13:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by ☆ღღ☆ 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No.
2007-11-26 13:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by callawak2 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋