How do we get a health extension for the US visa waiver program?
My Mum has been visiting family in the USA for 90 days from the UK; she has become too sick to return to England. How can we extend for 2 more months?
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You should get the advice of an immigration law attorney. You will also need a paper from the doctor saying you are too sick to travel.
Medical emergencies are exceptions to the general bar on extending VWP status. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can grant extensions of VWP stays, up to 30 days more, if you are hospitalized for an urgent matter or similar circumstances.
The catch is that you are expected to show up in person at a USCIS office, using an INFOPASS appointment. Such extension requests cannot be made by mail. That might not be possible for someone in genuinely dire health. The best bet is to hire an immigration attorney, who may be able to arrange matters on your behalf.
The next best bet is to save all records of your hospital stays so that, next time you request a U.S. visa or other entry, you will be able to provide proof that your overstay was due to circumstances beyond your control. It should not be held against you, assuming you leave the U.S. as soon as is reasonably, medically possible.
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How do I extend my Visa Waiver Program?
To request this extension of stay, you should schedule an InfoPass appointment with a USCIS officer using USCIS' website, uscis.gov. At this appointment, you should provide documentation and any other evidence to the USCIS officer to support your need to extend your Visa Waiver stay.Can I extend my visa for medical reasons?
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 can I extend my stay while in the United States CBP?
If you are eligible to extend your authorized period of stay based on your class of admission, you will need to file an application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (I-539 Form) with USCIS. You can find additional information at https://www.uscis.gov.How can I extend my i 94?
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. (There are certain very limited circumstances under which USCIS will excuse a late submission.)About Visa Waiver Program | How to travel in US without a visa | Visa Waiver Program USA 2021 | DHS
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