Tourist visa extension question

[Sebas&Lily 3]

you guys are both right, there has been plenty instances when an immigration officer at a USCIS office has been wrong because ultimately, they do not make the bigger decisions. It's just like buying a car through your bank, the teller can tell you all kinds of things about the loan you will get but until the underwriter (the person you will probably never meet) makes their decision, things can go in many directions

Thank you all for the information and for sharing your experiences, our cousin has left this morning to be in the arms of her husband back home again

[fresia 1]

I would appreciate if anyone can give an info or advice ...

I am on tourist visa in USA.

My I130 (permanent resident for wife)is approved but it is still long time to wait to immigrate here.

I would like to extend my visit so I can spend more time with my husband. I was thinking to apply to extend visitor visa.

Is having I 130 problem when it comes to extension? I didn't have any problems with entrance to the USA or previous visits.

What are the common reasons that are written on this kind of applications? I saw someone was approved for wanting to visit family on east cost of the country....

An how much all this process costs?

Thanks!

[JohnR! 5,495]

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I would appreciate if anyone can give an info or advice ...

I am on tourist visa in USA.

My I130 (permanent resident for wife)is approved but it is still long time to wait to immigrate here.

I would like to extend my visit so I can spend more time with my husband. I was thinking to apply to extend visitor visa.

Is having I 130 problem when it comes to extension? I didn't have any problems with entrance to the USA or previous visits.

What are the common reasons that are written on this kind of applications? I saw someone was approved for wanting to visit family on east cost of the country....

An how much all this process costs?

Thanks!

Freesia you can request an extension by filing form I-539 and paying a fee of USD 290.00

You can download the form directly at www.uscis.gov and search for 'Form I-539' or you can file your extension electronically at the same site.

Good luck!

[fresia 1]

Freesia you can request an extension by filing form I-539 and paying a fee of USD 290.00

You can download the form directly at www.uscis.gov and search for 'Form I-539' or you can file your extension electronically at the same site.

Good luck!

Thanks and what do you think would be a good reason to state for extension?

So I130 approved is not a problem?

Thank youuuuu

[JohnR! 5,495]

1338571111[/url]' post='5412649']

Thanks and what do you think would be a good reason to state for extension?

So I130 approved is not a problem?

Thank youuuuu

No other reason would be better than the real reason:to spend more time with your husband. Nothing is more compelling than the truth when it comes to immigration. After all you are in the process of getting your residence so be 100% upfront and honest .

[fresia 1]

No other reason would be better than the real reason:to spend more time with your husband. Nothing is more compelling than the truth when it comes to immigration. After all you are in the process of getting your residence so be 100% upfront and honest .

Thanks, I thought of it but I am just sooo scared of all of this administration and different advices...

Thanks a lot..

[JohnR! 5,495]

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Thanks, I thought of it but I am just sooo scared of all of this administration and different advices...

Thanks a lot..

I hear you! Yu really do not have a choice. If you ask for an extension and it is denied then you will have to leave otherwise it may end up affecting your green card application. If they allow you to stay longer, than you are better served by them knowing full well why you are staying because that will also be appended to your immigration file.

You may hear a lot of horror stories about immigration, but the truth remains that if you are legit you have nothing to fear.

[Noah Lot 387]

I don't imagine she told the VO in Bucharest that she planned to be a 'tourist' for nearly a year....if USCIS declines her extension, her visa may well be void...and then, when she goes to apply for another one, the VO will call up her application and likely note that she wrote in the part about 'how long do you plan to stay?'....something like 2 weeks or one month, the VO will instantly wonder what occupied her free time for all those months...and tourism won't be high on that list....things like childcare or other low skilled labor will be more likely...and then they will wonder about all those compelling reasons she gave as to why she could only stay 2 weeks or a month (she did not tell them she was going to stay six months, since few Romanians get six month paid vacations)...and thus, her credibility will start to evaporate...and one other thing...the VOs now have access to entry/exit records and will be able to tell how long she stayed...which could result in a phone call from the embassy asking her to come in 'for a chat.'

[fresia 1]

I don't imagine she told the VO in Bucharest that she planned to be a 'tourist' for nearly a year....if USCIS declines her extension, her visa may well be void...and then, when she goes to apply for another one, the VO will call up her application and likely note that she wrote in the part about 'how long do you plan to stay?'....something like 2 weeks or one month, the VO will instantly wonder what occupied her free time for all those months...and tourism won't be high on that list....things like childcare or other low skilled labor will be more likely...and then they will wonder about all those compelling reasons she gave as to why she could only stay 2 weeks or a month (she did not tell them she was going to stay six months, since few Romanians get six month paid vacations)...and thus, her credibility will start to evaporate...and one other thing...the VOs now have access to entry/exit records and will be able to tell how long she stayed...which could result in a phone call from the embassy asking her to come in 'for a chat.'

If you are referring to my post, I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina so US Embassy is in Sarajevo.

I already traveled with my visa (it is for 10 years valid and I got it few years ago) so I never had any problems with it. I never extended, never overstayed... I am not trouble maker .

I am really just visiting my husband not working or doing anything else. My immigration process is on its half way...application I130 is approved, so I have to wait now... I wanted to spend that time that I am suppose to wait at home with my hubby since I am already hear...

I think I will apply for extension, have nothing to lose except $300. My visa, I think , will not be revoked as I will leave if I am not approved for extension as it is scheduled...

Of course thanks for all suggestions and comments... They are still welcome...

[Noah Lot 387]

I was referring to the OP's first posting...

[Boiler 45,153]

I see no harm in the techniques as long as you do not intend attempting a B2 entry any time soon.

[fresia 1]

I see no harm in the techniques as long as you do not intend attempting a B2 entry any time soon.

Yes, thanks.

And how long it usually takes to get the respond about extension application?

[Boiler 45,153]

3 or 4 months?

[Scorpion1110 0]

To mathranik

What was the reason for approved extension of your parents before?

Thanks

[Ban Hammer 13,206]

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