Can I arrive in the USA before my estimated date?

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There should be no problem. US visas are valid from the date of issue.

Lying to a consular officer can result in permanent inadmissibility, but since you said that you were not certain about your travel plans, you haven't lied.

Return or onward tickets are not required for visitors with a B visa (they are required for most visitors using the visa waiver program). However, the officer at the border may investigate whether you have the means to leave the US at the end of your visit. If you don't have a ticket when you arrive, you may be asked to show that you have the means to pay for one, and you are probably more likely to have to show ties to your place of residence. If the duration of your visit is indeterminate when you arrive, you will probably be asked to show how you can support yourself for up to six months without working.

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