How Do You Extend A Tourist Visa?
Foreigners who enter the US on a B1/B2 visitor’s visa might be eligible to have their stay extended. B1/B2 non-immigrant visas are issued by the US Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) for purposes of business, travel for pleasure, or medical treatment. If you have not broken any laws or overstayed your visa, you can apply to stay longer than the 3 or 6 month period usually allowed by USCIS. Valid reasons for extending your stay might include medical emergencies, business delays, or important family events and holidays. Fill out Immigration Form I-539. Type your answers or write clearly in block letters. If you cannot understand the form, you may have someone help you fill it out. If your spouse and/or children under the age of 21 are also filing for an extension, you may include them on this form. Write a cover letter explaining why you want to extend your visa, and when you plan to leave. Include a photocopy of your original return ticket. Explain your reasons as concisely a
