About visitor's visa extension

[JamesnYuHong]

My mother-in-law is here on a visitor's visa. It was stamped for a 6-month stay, which will soon end. Does anyone know how likely it is that an extension would be approved? Any advice? Or better for her to go home to China and then return?

 

Thanks!

[Kyle]

When will her B-2 expire? If you're wanting to file an I-593, the instructions state to do so with at least 45 days prior to visit expiration. You will also need to provide the following:

 

If you are filing for an extension/change, you must file your application with the original Form I-94 of each person included in your application. In addition, you must submit a written statement explaining in detail:

 

3. A B-1, Visitor for Business or B-2, Visitor for Pleasure

 

A. The reasons for your request;

B. Why your extended stay would be temporary, including

what arrangements you have made to depart from the

United States; and

C. Any effect the extended stay may have on your foreign

employment or residency.

[dnoblett]

First read: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/m-752.pdf (Note C: may be an I-134 from you)

 

Then file an I-539. (Fee $300)

 

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[JamesnYuHong]

Does anyone have experience actually doing this? Wondering if it would be better to apply for the extension, or to have her go back to China and then return. If the latter, anyone know how long she would need to spend in China?