daret002:
My mom went for US interview last july (which was successful) but she couldn't leave naija @ dat time cos of her health challenges. She was suppose to visit her brother (my uncle) in chicago...now my brother called yesterday that her wife put to bed. My brother is in new york, can my mom use her visa to go and baby sit in new york?

First time traveling to the US, she frequent UK.

NOTE: she's not traveling for the purpose which the ViSA was granted and again she's changing point of entry.

Answers to this will be greatly appreciated as she wouldn't want to loose fees to lack of proper information. Thanks in advance.

bigfrancis21:


Yes she can still travel so far as her visa is valid. I suppose she was given a 2-year visa with multiple entry right? I've noticed millions of Nigerians misunderstand the meaning of 'visa'. For the US, a visa is not the length of time you are allowed to stay in the country. Rather it is the time frame which you can travel to and exit the US freely without interruption. It is only a permit. If her visa is still valid, yes she can still use it to travel. Where it is usually an issue is if the visa was gotten and not used at all until it expired. Going for another visa usually raises deep scrutinizing questions.

She should have medical papers handy if asked at the Port of Entry any questions, which I doubt. Also, her port of entry into the US does not matter. People are allowed to enter at any POE as they so wish.

daret002:
My mom went for US interview last july (which was successful) but she couldn't leave naija @ dat time cos of her health challenges. She was suppose to visit her brother (my uncle) in chicago...now my brother called yesterday that her wife put to bed. My brother is in new york, can my mom use her visa to go and baby sit in new york?

First time traveling to the US, she frequent UK.

NOTE: she's not traveling for the purpose which the ViSA was granted and again she's changing point of entry.

Answers to this will be greatly appreciated as she wouldn't want to loose fees to lack of proper information. Thanks in advance.

justwise:

What purpose was that to start with?

Originalsly:
Her visa is for the US. .right? New York is part of the US...right? Many states do not have direct international flights. Depending on the airline...she may very well have to be in New York before moving on to Chicago...by connecting flight... by train.. by bus.. by car..or ehmm...okada.