Can't renew I94 visas by crossing borders
 

Always been rumours about being able to extend some travels in the US by crossing into another country.

"You cannot renew your I-94 entry by travelling to Canada, Mexico or adjacent islands in North America. If you enter the United States under the VWP, travel to another country in North America, then try to re-enter the United States, you will not be issued a new I-94 entry. Your second entry into the United States will be linked to your first I-94 entry and you must still depart the United States by the expiry date of the first I-94 entry. "

That's the same on a B1 visa as well. We were told at the consulate that our visa would pause when entering Mexico or Canada and we planned our 9 month trip based on info from the the U.S. consulate we found out before we left and we are now doing 6 months in the USA and may be able to spend 3 months in Canada but then I will not be able to ride down to Mexico.

Tony, we have a 5 year US Tourist Visa. This can only be used in 6 month blocks, we have had conflicting opinions on how long you have to exit the Country to reset it for another 6 months.
So far we entered Canada then Alaska and it were issued with a new paper 6 month Visa. We then went home and on return we were issued with another 6 month Visa.
We haven't tried the short term border hop to reset but this seems to be common. Do you enter Canada or Mexico for a few hours, a few days or a week. No one knows, but one thing is for sure don't upset the Border protection and get flagged
Safe travels and see you on the road


Glen