My friend has a tourist visa valid for 10 years which allows multiple entries for up to six months.
Last year my friend visited for 5 1/2 months.
The previous year she visited for 10 days.
This year, the immigration officer stated she could only stay for a few months and not six months...
My jurisdiction is: IL USA
The fiancée visa application I-129F asks:
"12. If your fiancé(e) is currently in the U.S., complete the following: Yes No
He or she last arrived as a (visitor, student, exchange alien, crewman, stowaway, temporary worker, without inspection, etc.)...