Posted on October 07 2024
Foreign national can extend their B1/B2 visa in the USA with the USCIS. To extend the B1/B2 visa it is necessary to file the application about two months before the visa. Though to extend the stay an applicant must present proper reason so that USCIS could accept the extension request. The B1/B2 visa can be extended for 180 days, which is the maximum stay allowed per entry.
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The reason that USCIS will consider to extend an applicant’s stay:
The reason that USCIS will not consider to extend an applicant’s stay:
To request an extension of stay in the country, the applicant must file a petition for a Non-immigrant worker (Form I-129) or an Application to Extend/Change Non-immigrant Status (Form I-539), depending upon the petition or applicant's non-immigrant classification.
USCIS should receive the application by the day the applicant's authorization expires, though it is better if the applicant applies in advance. USCIS expects to receive the application before 45 days of the authorized stay expires.
Processing can take several months, so provided the applicant has filed their extension application, if your visa status has expired, they are permitted a 'grace period' to remain in the US lawfully for up to 240 days from your I-94 date while your application is being processed.
It is not advisable to apply for an extension immediately after arriving in the USA; USCIS might consider this a pre-planned act, which could impact the credibility and authenticity of your application.
Below are the requirements to apply for to extend the stay:
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