I have a visitor visa that is valid for ten years, but when I entered the United States, I was given a little card that says I can stay for only 6 months. How long can I really stay?
The little card, called an “I-94,” that is given to all persons coming temporarily to the United States controls how long any particular stay may last. Question: I entered the United States without a visa, using the Visa Waiver Program. I have a friend who is getting married in the United States after my 3-month stay expires. Can I extend my stay and attend the wedding? Answer: Persons who enter the United States using the Visa Waiver Program cannot extend their stay. Question: I am a United States citizen and would like to petition for my uncle to come to the United States. He is retired and can support himself. Answer: The immigration law allows lawful permanent residents and citizens of the United States to petition for certain relatives, including spouses and children. Citizens may also petition for parents and siblings. Aunts, uncles and cousins are not included in the list of relatives who may benefit from a visa petition. Question: My brother, a United States citizen, filed a vi
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