Ahh but this is where people slip up. This is not a definitive rule, it is a guide and individual officers can pretty much do what they like.
They question you will need to answer is why do you need the extended time. If you cannot give a valid reason or one that satisfies them (or have a history of border hopping) then it is likely they will only grant you he balance.
And before any star tsp reaching the rules and regs, take up at point of entry. They area law unto themselves and will always errr on the side of caution.


<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by anorak
Thanks to Susan and Martin for finding this official and definitive rule which I wouldn't mind betting is sometimes ignored as per Florida4sun's experience.

Cheers!
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