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Can I apply for immigration after traveling in the United States for ten years?

You can't apply for immigration after traveling in the United States for ten years.

Legally speaking, there are essential differences between the validity period of a visa and the legal residence period. 10 year only refers to the longest validity period, and does not mean that visa holders can continue to live in this capacity 10 year.

There is a time limit for each stay (the immigration officer will give you enough time to stay according to the purpose of your visit), and the maximum time limit is six months. Every time you arrive, you must leave the country before you can return to the United States. The customs may shorten the time limit when you enter the country next time.

If you overstay for more than 180 days, you can be banned from entering the United States for 3 years. If you overstay for more than 1 year, you can be sentenced to1year for entry ban.