The length of stay and validity period of a U.S.visa are two different things. The sort of visa you are applying for determines how long it will last. In order to protect our country and its citizens, the Department of State is committed to maintaining the highest standards of national security and public safety throughout our visa application process. We now offer more details regarding the typical interview for Us visa time period for nonimmigrant visa applicants during the past month. We still give approximate wait times for the upcoming visitor visa interview appointment. We update the data on visa wait periods once a month.
See more: H1b Visa Consultants in USA
1. B1/B2 Visa (Business or Tourist Visa)
Visa Duration: Usually 5 years (for Bangladeshi citizens)
Permit to stay in the United States each time: Up to 6 months (how long you can stay is determined by the immigration officer at the time of entry)
Note: Even if you get a 5-year visa, you cannot stay for 5 years in a row—you will have to re-enter each time and the immigration officer will determine how long you can stay.
2. F-1 Visa (Student Visa)
Visa Duration: The duration of your education course + an additional 2 months (grace period)
Example: If your degree is 4 years, the visa will be valid for about 5 years
Staying permission: full-time for the duration of the course plus an extra 60 days
OPT (Optional Practical Training): You may be allowed to stay and work for an additional 1–3 years (especially for STEM subjects) after the course ends.
3. H-1B Visa (Employment/Work Visa)
Initial Term: 3 Years
Renewal (Extension): Additional 3 Years (Up to 6 Years in Total)
In some cases, it is possible to extend the Green Card application further
4. K-1 Visa (Fiancé or Marriage Visa)
Term: One-time entry, must marry within 90 days
After marriage, you have to change status and apply for a Green Card
5. J-1 Visa (Exchange Program, Scholarship, Research)
Program-specific terms range from six months to five years.
Some J-1 visa holders are required to return to their home country for 2 years (home residency requirement)
How to Verify Availability and Wait Times for Visas
For months, we use 30-day increments, and for half-months, we use 15-day increments.This covers the days the embassy is closed, such as weekends and holidays. The table below indicates when you can anticipate receiving an appointment at that location based on the “Next Available Appointment” column. You can receive an appointment sooner because new appointments are added on a regular basis. You can monitor the appointment scheduling system after you’ve set up your interview and, if a time slot opens up, switch to an earlier appointment.
US Visa Time Period: What is the duration of a US visa?
The duration of a visa in the United States depends on the type of visa you are applying for, the US visa policies in your country, and your personal qualifications and documents.
The length of a US visa depends on: the type of visa, your application and purpose, and the US’s bilateral agreements with your country.
Important tips to follow:
- If you overstay — then:
- it will be difficult to obtain a future visa
- the current visa may be automatically cancelled
- there is a risk of deportation or ban
Conclusion
A stay is the “time to stay inside,” while a visa is the “key to open the door.”Since we regularly publish new appointments, an applicant can move their appointment to an earlier available slot and end up waiting less. If they don’t move, their usual Us visa time period may exceed the next available appointment at this time. For eligible candidates, embassies and consulates may waive the need for an in-person interview.
