Should I stay in the U.S. for the period of time that I wrote on my nonimmigrant visa application or for the period that I was granted entry by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry?
You are permitted to stay in the United States for the length of time accorded to you by the U.S Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry. However, stays in the United States that appear to be inconsistent with your visa category or the purpose of your travel, regardless of how long you are technically permitted to stay in the United States by USCIS, may be considered during subsequent visa adjudications or applications to enter the United States.
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