C1D visa after resigning???

[nina111]

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!

[cartman0803]

C1D visa after resigning???

Hi Nina,

Your C1D visa is only valid if you are employed as a seafarer. It has nothing to do with you having a B2 Visa (Tourist Visa).

With your B2 Visa, you can enter the US anytime you wish provided that you go home within the time frame that you are allowed to stay in the US (as stamped in your I-94 upon arrival). It does not guarantee you 6 months stay, 'though (usually depends how "nice" the officer is upon your entry). Although they usually give 6 months.

Hope this helps.


I am not an attorney.