India, Dec. 21 -- Amid US President Donald Trump's intensified crackdown on immigration, the US Embassy in India has reiterated a crucial rule for foreign visitors entering the United States: the duration of stay is not determined by the visa expiry date.

In a post on X, the embassy reminded travellers that the length of time an international visitor is permitted to remain in the US is decided by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry.

"Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection officer upon arrival, NOT the visa expiration date. To see how long you can stay, check your I-94 'Admit Until Date'," the embassy s...