Extending visitor stay in the US
I have been in the US for 2 months and 20 days. I have 10 days left on my ESTA.
I would like to extend my stay for non-medical reasons. Is there any way to do this? Can I apply for a brand new ESTA while still in my previous ESTA?
Otherwise, can I exit the country to Canada and come back 1 or 2 days later with a new ESTA? Note: I am not a Canadian citizen.
Best Answer
No, you can not extend your stay, unless it is some sort of emergency like hospitalization, canceled or delayed flight for more than 24 hours, etc help.cbp.gov
ESTA is usually granted for 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever comes earlier), so depending on when yours started it is possible, that you may not have to apply again help.cbp.gov
However, one of the conditions for granting the entry is that your travel may not terminate in adjacent country (like Canada, Mexico or any of the Carribean islands) esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Also, note that having an ESTA does not automagically grant you entry - that decision made by the CBP official www.cbp.gov
Therefore, you would have to travel some place else then Canada in order not to violate the rules. And you better be prepared to give a good answer to CBP official asking you why you are back so soon.
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If you came to the United States on a nonimmigrant visa and you want to extend your stay you must apply with USCIS before your authorized stay, denoted on your admission stamp or paper Form I-94, expires. It is recommended you apply well in advance of your expiration date.Can I extend my stay in USA if my visa is expired?
You can submit an application for an extension of stay by mail or you can file online using USCIS ELIS for an extension of stay before the expiration date on your Form I-94.Can I extend my stay in the US past 6 months?
USA Visitor Visa is a non-immigrant US visa issued to people entering America temporarily for business (B-1), or for pleasure/medical treatment (B-2). These are generally issued for a period of six months, but an additional maximum extension of 6 months can be granted based on the USCIS approval.How much does it cost to extend a stay in USA?
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