Time in the U.S.
Posted date : May 30, 2026.
I know all about the 8840 form and complete it every year, counting all of the days we have been in the U.S. However, I am second-guessing myself regarding when we can return to the U.S. in the fall. We arrived on Nov 16/25 and will be leaving on April 30. So, would the first day on which we can come back be Nov 1? Because we already spent four months here? I know that there are two ways to look at the situation and now I am wondering.
Sandra Koss
Ardrossan, AB
Ed.: The key consideration is that for the period from November 16, 2025 to November 15, 2026, you should ensure that you do not exceed 182 days of physical presence in the United States. Based on that window, a return on November 1, 2026 would leave you just under the 182-day limit, making it a safe date to attempt re-entry.
