Major surgery may force student visa overstay

[greencardorbust 0]

My sister-in-law has just begun her 60-day grace period (after finishing her 1-year optional practicum).

She just had surgery today, and has been told she will probably recover fast enough to leave in time. But she might not.

I thought I should tackle this problem as fast as possible. Should she apply for a medical (visitor) visa? She's already in the US, obviously, so this route doesn't make much sense to me.

I'm thinking she just needs to call USCIS and try to explain the situation? It's so hard to get thru, and they usually don't seem to have the power to help or even give advice (in my experience).

Thanks for any thoughts or advice,

Michael

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Was her I-94 stamped D/S when she entered on her student visa?

Good luck.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Probably will need a I-539 to extend her authorized stay in the US.

Even if you have the D/S - you would probably be better served in getting it "ok" to stay in the US.

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