B2 visa extension

  U.S.C.I.S. allows extensions through the filing of form I-539 and approval or denial of any extension request is within the discretion of the agency. It looks at whether there is good reason for extension, whether the applicant can sustain himself or herself during the period of time without having to work, and if the applicant has sufficient ties and bonds with the home country to ensure return at the end of the requested stay. I imagine that if the request to stay was tied in with the present pandemic, U.S.C.I.S. would be more inclined to grant than to deny. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.