How to use official tips to solve the stay and extension of the visa epidemic in the United States

At present, it is reported that the application service center in the United States will be closed until May, and when to resume it has become the focus of attention, but it is the most important issue. Visa extension under epidemic situation. Does the government have any corresponding measures? Immigration news, share it with everyone.

Length of stay and extension of US visa

Recently, some short-term China citizens came to the United States and asked about the duration and extension of their visas in the United States. The Consulate General reminds China citizens in the consular district to pay attention to the stay period of their US visas and apply for extension in time if necessary:

1. According to the provisions of USCIS, China citizens who stay in the United States for a short time, such as B 1 and B2, cannot leave the United States as scheduled due to the COVID-19 epidemic, can apply for an extension of their visa stay online in advance according to the provisions of special humanitarian circumstances.

2.USCIS suggests to apply 45 days before the expiration of the stay period, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis according to the actual situation. It is understood that USCIS does not reject the application for extension submitted by the applicant within 45 days.

Three. After submitting the application, the parties concerned will receive the certificate of submission. It is suggested to pay attention to whether they have received the supplementary notice and submit the supplementary documents in time.

Four. Regarding the extension of visa stay, the parties concerned can also seek help from their work units and schools, or consult with local immigration lawyers.

Earlier, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service announced that it would temporarily close the application service centers and regional offices in the United States from March 18 to May 3, and make an extension decision depending on the development of the epidemic. During this period, the bureau continued to accept some non-contact business and provide a small amount of emergency services. If you need to make an emergency appointment, please contact the contact center of USCIS at 1-800-375-5283.

According to USCIS (website: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/USCIS-response-corona virus -2065 438+09- COVID-19), China citizens who cannot leave the United States in a short time due to the COVID-19 epidemic in B 1 B2 and other places in the United States can apply the humanitarian special circumstances clause. (Website: https://www.USCIS.gov/humanitarian/special-situations, apply for extending the visa stay online in advance as needed (Website: https://www.USCIS.gov/visit-UnitedStates/extend-your-stay.

Three major differences between the validity period and stay period of American visas

1. When we get the American visa from the visa officer after many difficulties, there will be a time on the visa, and this time is the validity of the visa. The duration of the visa refers to the time allowed for the holder to stay after entering the country. It is different from the validity period of a visa. The validity period refers to the use period of the visa, and the stay period refers to the time you can stay after entering the country.

2.B 1/B2 generally goes back and forth several times a year. This is only related to the type of visa you apply for, and has little to do with the estimated time of your visit to the United States and the length of your stay in the United States when you fill out the form! B 1/B2 visa, with the approval of the U.S. Foreign Office, usually goes back and forth several times a year. This year refers to 365 days from the date of visa approval, all of which are valid visas. During this validity period, you have the right to choose any day to go to the United States, or you can give up this right.

We flew to the United States, set foot on American soil and were inspected by American customs officials. They decided the time for your visit to America. You won't really enter the United States until we go through customs. This date is called the American visa stay period. For visa B 1/B2, the maximum stay time is 183 days. In most cases, this restriction will be given, even if the applicant comes to the United States many times within the validity period of the same visa. In addition, in most cases, the stay period is later than the expiration date of the visa validity period, which means that even if the applicant arrives in the United States on the last day of the visa expiration date, he can get a stay period of 183 days. US Department of Homeland Security officials will attach the I-94 immigration record card to the applicant's passport and return it when the applicant leaves.