Overstaying Your Visa: Understanding the Penalties and How to Legalize Your Status in the U.S.

Overstaying Your Visa: Understanding the Penalties and How to Legalize Your Status in the U.S.

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The U.S. visa system is complex, and unintentionally overstaying a visa is a common issue for many foreign nationals. However, overstaying can have severe consequences, including bans on reentry, loss of future visa eligibility, and possible deportation. Understanding the penalties associated with unlawful presence in the U.S. is crucial, as well […]

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However, circumstances such as an extended vacation or an unexpected emergency may necessitate a longer stay. If a visitor wishes to stay […]

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However, circumstances such as an extended vacation or an unexpected emergency may necessitate a longer stay. If a visitor wishes to stay […]