Extension of Stay

The B-1 or B-2 visa holder, once admitted to the United States, can apply for extensions of stay that may be required by business circumstances or due to family reasons or travel plans. The application must be mailed to the USCIS service center with jurisdiction over the place where the B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant is temporarily residing. The Extension request should be filed at least 45 days before the authorized period of stay expires.

Change of Status

A B-1 or B-2 visa holder may have legitimate reason to change his or her status from the B-1 or B-2 category to a different nonimmigrant status. For example, a person arriving in the Untied States on B-2 visa may later determine to enroll in course work here. In such situation, he or she has to change his or her status to F-1 status.