Many nonimmigrant visa categories allow for extensions. However, government permission to stay beyond the original visa expiration date is typically discretionary, not automatic.
To extend the amount of time you can remain in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, you must:
- Apply for an extension with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS).
- The application should be filed well in advance of the last authorized day in the U.S. in order to avoid falling “out of status.”
- Have not violated any of the terms of your nonimmigrant visa.
- Have not committed any crime or violated any U.S. law.