Can an alien in the U.S. change visa status, or extend the period of time he/she is allowed to remain in the U.S.?
If the alien is otherwise eligible the Immigration and Naturalization Service must authorize any changes or extensions of current visa status when an alien is in the U.S. If denied the INS will direct the alien to depart from the U.S. Table of Contents • Can the holder of an expired visa, such as an “H” or “L” visa, in the U.S. be issued another nonimmigrant visa before leaving the U.S. for a temporary absence? In certain circumstances, yes. Applications can normally be made to the U.S. State Department in Washington D.C. to reissue A, E, G, H, L, and I visas, so long as there is the same type visa stamp already in the passport, and the date of expiration is not more than one year earlier. Table of Contents • What is necessary for an alien to enter the U.S. to marry a U.S. citizen? The U. S. citizen must first file and receive approval of a fiancé(e) petition, from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The INS will forward the approved petition to a U.S. embassy or consulat
