Can I extend my stay in the US as a tourist?

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.



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There's no set limit to the number of times you can visit the U.S. in a year, and it really depends on the specific circumstances and discretion of the CBP officers who review your case each time you enter.

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As we have mentioned throughout the article, visitors cannot legally stay in the USA beyond what is allowed by their tourist visa. By law, it is for a maximum period of 6 months.

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You are allowed to extend tourist visa and extend your business date if you are B1 or B2 holder. The typical amount of time granted to a B visa holder is one to six months. The maximum amount of time you can extend on a B-1 visa is up to 6 months, for a total of 1 year.

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As long as your status is still valid and you continue to follow all immigration regulations, you can continue to remain in the U.S. even if your visa has expired.

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How Long Does it Take to Process a Visa Extension Request? Once you submit your Form I-539, you can expect to wait three to six months before receiving your approval or denial.

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You must apply for a visa (B2 visa) if you want to stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days, no matter what the reason. You must apply for a visa (B1 visa) if you are traveling to the U.S. for employment or business purposes involving remuneration, even if not staying longer than 90 days.

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There is no minimum balance requirement for your bank account, however, based on the experience of others we recommend anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000 will be sufficient.

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