I finally found the USCIS field office in New Orleans and came home with an I-539 form.
I learnt, during my visit to the USCIS office that individuals with pending applications can legally stay in the U.S. for up to six months after their I-94 expires, as long as the extension request is submitted 45 days prior to the I-94 expiration date.
You must provide the USCIS with the information below, in addition to the completed I-539 form and fee:
-Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your visit
-Valid copy of I-94 (arrival/departure) card
-Valid reasons for extending your visa
-Departure plans, i.e. a valid return ticket
The USCIS usually grants a six-month extension but remember you have the burden of proof to show the USCIS that you are not an intending immigrant.
This blog is about my immigration journey - which began in the late-1990s - from Zimbabwe to the United States of America. I am sharing my experiences with the objective of helping individuals who, similarly to me, may find the immigration process impermeable. I am not an attorney and the contents of this blog do not constitute legal advice.
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