My mother came to the U.S. in B-2 status. She now wishes to extend her stay for four months. However, the B-2 visa stamp in her passport expires in two weeks. Is that going to create a problem?

Answer

No, the expiration date of the B-2 visa “stamp” should not create a problem in applying for an extension of B-2 status. The visa is an entry document and normally needs to be valid at the time the person is requesting admission in B-2 status. If the visa expires after the person has entered the U.S., this has no impact on one’s status (or ability to apply for an extension of status.)  (24.Feb.2022)

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