Anyone successfully re-entered the U.S. after a 1.5-year stay on approved B-2 extensions? (Canadian citizen)
Hi everyone,
I'm a Canadian citizen looking for some opinions from people who have experience with U.S. border crossings.
Here's my situation:
- I entered the U.S. as a visitor and ended up staying about 1.5 years.
- During that time, I filed for two B-2 extensions, and both were approved.
- I left the U.S. voluntarily and have now been in Canada for about 2 months.
- I'm thinking of going back to the U.S. for a short visit.
I'm wondering how CBP is likely to view this. I know nobody can predict what will happen at the border, but based on your experience:
- Does the previous long stay with approved extensions make it much more likely that I'll be refused entry?
- Is 2 months outside the U.S. generally considered enough before trying to visit again, or is it usually advisable to wait longer?
- Has anyone had a similar experience and successfully re-entered?
I'm not looking for guarantees- just real-world experiences or insights from people who have dealt with something similar.
Thanks!
Posted Aug 5, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC