Extension of B2 visa while IR1 is in process

[Hamy 1]

Hey guys I'm in states on B2 visa while my IR1 case is waiting for schedule of interview in Embassy. I have return flight in start of March while due to dramatically rise in COVID cases in recent months now I'm concerned about what if lockdown takes places again (hope not) will I be able to extent my B2 stay? If I do so will it effect on my IR1 visa case? 

[millefleur 5,046]

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[Boiler 45,481]

The safest option would be to travel now, no current issues.

 

The future? well who knows personally I do not see that sort of lockdown and when there was one previously you could still have flown. Might be more complicated, hopefully you are not leaving it to the last minute.

[Hamy 1]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

The safest option would be to travel now, no current issues.

 

The future? well who knows personally I do not see that sort of lockdown and when there was one previously you could still have flown. Might be more complicated, hopefully you are not leaving it to the last minute.

PPL could be able to fly in 2020 lockdown? 

[Boiler 45,481]

Just now, Hamy said:

PPL could be able to fly in 2020 lockdown? 

Yes

 

 

[Hamy 1]

Just now, Boiler said:

Yes

 

 

Ok sir thank you so much for your kind advice and reply... Would you please tell me if it'll be any issue in your immigrant visa if you get visa extension? Just asking for knowledge. 

[Boiler 45,481]

You need a reason to apply but if you get one no issue, not as if you are likely to need to concern yourself about using a B in the future.

[Hamy 1]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

You need a reason to apply but if you get one no issue, not as if you are likely to need to concern yourself about using a B in the future.

Well thanks for your support. I wish I won't have to stay in states over the period. 

[Hamy 1]

One more question sir. I have to go back to Pakistan do I have covid test within 24 hours to travel back to Pak?  If yes how I can get a covid test report within 24 hours? 

[hunny&me 274]

47 minutes ago, Hamy said:

Hey guys I'm in states on B2 visa while my IR1 case is waiting for schedule of interview in Embassy. I have return flight in start of March while due to dramatically rise in COVID cases in recent months now I'm concerned about what if lockdown takes places again (hope not) will I be able to extent my B2 stay? If I do so will it effect on my IR1 visa case? 

Tourist Visa - you can apply for extension..  But when denied and you are here beyond your initial I-94 max stay, you will have to leave right away.  On lockdowns, going back to home country usually is allowed.  Except for extreme country lockdown- which they also have special flights for their citizens.

[Boiler 45,481]

I would assume so but check with your Airline.

 

They can be done at the Airport.

[hunny&me 274]

4 minutes ago, Hamy said:

One more question sir. I have to go back to Pakistan do I have covid test within 24 hours to travel back to Pak?  If yes how I can get a covid test report within 24 hours? 

Here is what I found googling it:  https://covid.gov.pk/travel-guidelines  >>> https://storage.covid.gov.pk/uploads/policies/Revised Inbound Policy.pdf
You just have to inquire within your area where you can get a PCR test.    Hope this helps!

[Hamy 1]

Thank you so much

[retheem 564]

17 hours ago, Hamy said:

Hey guys I'm in states on B2 visa while my IR1 case is waiting for schedule of interview in Embassy. I have return flight in start of March while due to dramatically rise in COVID cases in recent months now I'm concerned about what if lockdown takes places again (hope not) will I be able to extent my B2 stay? If I do so will it effect on my IR1 visa case? 

Since you are in the US, adjust your status; problem solved.

[Demise 1,281]

17 hours ago, Hamy said:

Hey guys I'm in states on B2 visa while my IR1 case is waiting for schedule of interview in Embassy. I have return flight in start of March while due to dramatically rise in COVID cases in recent months now I'm concerned about what if lockdown takes places again (hope not) will I be able to extent my B2 stay? If I do so will it effect on my IR1 visa case? 

Since you are already in US, why not just file for AOS?