O1-B visa

Persons who are extending status under the "O" category are allowed to remain during the time of the adjudication. That is the same with an individual changing from F-1 to O-1B. U.S.C.I.S. grants extensions or changes of status on pieces of paper, not visas. Thus although an individual may be given two years on an extension or change of status and may remain in the US for that period of time, he or she will require a visa to return to the US in most cases if he or she wants to travel outside the US. 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.