I-539 Extension of Stay Application from my last visit is still pending. Can I re-visit the U.S.?

1. Can I stay in US while I-539 is pending?
2. How long can I stay if my i-539 extension application is in review?
3. What happens if I leave the US before my i-539 Application to Extend status is approved?
4. What if I file for an extension of stay on time but Uscis doesn't make a decision before my I 94 expires?
5. What happens if my i-539 is denied?
6. How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?
7. What happens if my visa extension is denied?
8. Can I work while my i-539 is in process?
9. Where do I file my I-539 extension of stay?
10. How many times can I extend my B2 visa?
11. How can I extend my stay in US?
12. How long you can stay after applying for visa extension?

Can I stay in US while I-539 is pending?

Yes, you will be in a period of "authorized stay" while the I-539 is pending. If denied, you should leave within a week or 2 to avoid any future tourist visits.

How long can I stay if my i-539 extension application is in review?

Yes, you can remain in the US while the I-539 extension is pending. Once you have a decision, if the extension is approved, you can stay through the expiration date of that new extended stay.

What happens if I leave the US before my i-539 Application to Extend status is approved?

If you leave the U.S. before a decision is made on your application to extend and you plan to return to the U.S. in the future, please keep a copy of your application plus the receipt notice to show to the Immigration Inspector on your return travel to the U.S. Otherwise, you may be denied entry for overstaying on your ...

What if I file for an extension of stay on time but Uscis doesn't make a decision before my I 94 expires?

What if I file for an extension of stay on time but USCIS doesn't make a decision before my I–94 expires? ... Generally, as a matter of discretion, USCIS will defer any removal proceedings until after the petition is adjudicated and USCIS decides your request for extension of nonimmigrant status.

What happens if my i-539 is denied?

If I-539 is denied, the unlawful presence is counted from the day after the original I-94 expired. Any overstay increases your risk of denial of a visa in the future, and, the longer the overstay, the higher the odds of being denied a visa.

How long does it take for I-539 to be approved?

As per USCIS guidance, typically they would take about 17 days on average to complete the I-539 biometric process from the day they receive the I-539 application(assuming no re-schedules) form.

What happens if my visa extension is denied?

If the extension request is denied, the applicant is immediately determined to be out of status and the B and or B-2 visa is automatically cancelled under INA Section 222(g).

Can I work while my i-539 is in process?

You have to wait until you get a valid work permit before you can legally work.

Where do I file my I-539 extension of stay?

Application to Extend USA Visitor Visa

1. For U.S. Postal Service: USCIS. P.O. Box 660166. Dallas, TX 75266.
2. For Express mail and courier deliveries: USCIS. Attn: I-539. 2501 S. State Highway 121 Business. Suite 400. Lewisville, TX 75067.

How many times can I extend my B2 visa?

If you need to extend your stay it is possible for you to get an extension of your B1/B2 visa, but there is a rule that your stay in the United States cannot exceed 1 year. So, if you are granted a duration length of 6 months, you can extend it with just another 6 months.

How can I extend my stay in US?

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.

How long you can stay after applying for visa extension?

If you file your extension request on time, you may be permitted to stay in the US for up to an additional 240 days depending on the reasons behind your request and other factors. You can check the status of your request online through the receipt case number.