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ByPhillip Kim

Extend Your Stay by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services . Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant

Status before your authorized stay expires. If you remain in the United States longer

than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed

(deported) from the United States. Check the date. Arrival-Departure Record, to

determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to

extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.

You may apply to extend your stay if:

◆ You were lawfully admitted into the United States with a nonimmigrant visa
◆ Your nonimmigrant visa status remains valid
◆ You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
◆ You have not violated the conditions of your admission
◆ Your passport is valid and will remain valid for the duration of your stay

You may not apply to extend your stay if you were admitted to the United States in the

following categories:

◆ Visa Waiver Program
◆ Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV)
◆ Fiancé of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé (K nonimmigrant visa)
◆ Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant

visa)

For information on how to apply, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/

ByPhillip Kim

Visit the U.S. by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

There are two types of nonimmigrant visas available for people
who want to visit the United States.

Visitor for business (B-1)
Visitor for pleasure (B-2)
The B-1 visa is for individuals who wish to visit the United States
temporarily for business purposes, (e.g. conferences)
or for medical treatment,
or to accompany a family member who is requires medical treatment.

The B-2 visa is for individuals who wish to visit the United States temporarily
or to visit family or friends.

If you are planning to visit the United States,
you should be prepared to demonstrate the following:

Your visit will be temporary
You will depart at the end of your authorized stay or any extension granted
You are in possession of a valid passport
You maintain a foreign residence that you have no intention of abandoning
You are able to support yourself financially while in the United States
You are admissible to the United States or have obtained a waiver for any ground of inadmissibility.
For more information on this topic, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney

Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/

Generally, if you want to visit the United States
you must first obtain a nonimmigrant visitor visa.
Travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement.
For more information about visa requirements and procedures, Please Contact:

Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/

If you want to travel to the United States for reasons other than business or pleasure, you must apply

for a visa in the appropriate category. This includes if you want to study, work as a crew member or

journalist, etc., You can get help determining which visa you need by selecting the appropriate

categories in the “Where to Start” menu on our home page

Passing through a U.S. Port of Entry

You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee admission into the United States. may deny your

admission, and also limit the period of time you are authorized to remain in the United States.
For more information about the requirements for visiting
the United States, For More Information,
Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/