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> If your final destination is Mexico or Canada, then a visa waiver might not be an option, even if you'd otherwise be eligible, because the visa rules classify
by srssays 10y ago
> If your final destination is Mexico or Canada, then a visa waiver might not be an option, even if you'd otherwise be eligible, because the visa rules classify some travel within North America as not leaving the United States, If you have a one way flight or stay for more than 90 days, you may need to get an actual visa; it may be easier or cheaper to just avoid the stop in the USA.
This is crazy! So if were to stay for an extended period in Mexico, and my plane happens to transit in the USA on the way, I will become an overstayer in the USA?! Despite only staying a few hours there.
- slededit 10y agoI think they are talking specifically about the rules regarding the visa waiver program. If you stay within North America for greater than 90 days you require a visa to enter the USA even if you'd otherwise be exempt.
- EduardoBautista 10y agoFor Mexico, the United States does not record your departure through land. The Mexican government doesn't even record your entry if crossing by car to Tijuana. So it's understandable how that can cause issues.