Visa Extension

[pankajchopade]

My parent's Visa is expiring on 15 May and they want to travel US on 23th April 08. They are coming here first time on this VISA.They want to stay here for 2-3 months.
Do I let them come here in US and then apply for extension ? Also Can I apply for extension when they are here siince it will be only 20 days left for their VISA expiry after they arrive here? Can you please guide?

[C4us]

The visa allows them to apply for entry at the border. The I-94 they receive determines the length of the authorized stay. The date by which they must leave on the I-94 is not limited to the date on the visa which is the latest date that they may apply for entry.

You cannot apply for an extension of the visa; they would need to apply for a new visa. Applying for an extension of the stay if there is not a very good reason is not recommended.

An extension of stay is unlikely to be needed because many visitors receive an I-94 authorizing the maximum allowable time of 6 months and you say they want to stay for 2-3 months. Post for additional help in the event that their I-94 does not allow them to stay for the desired length of their planned visit.

As long as they leave before the I-94 date, they are in a good position to obtain another visa.

Have a great visit!

[PraetorianXI]

The visa allows them to apply for entry at the border. The I-94 they receive determines the length of the authorized stay. The date by which they must leave on the I-94 is not limited to the date on the visa which is the latest date that they may apply for entry.

You cannot apply for an extension of the visa; they would need to apply for a new visa. Applying for an extension of the stay if there is not a very good reason is not recommended.

An extension of stay is unlikely to be needed because many visitors receive an I-94 authorizing the maximum allowable time of 6 months and you say they want to stay for 2-3 months. Post for additional help in the event that their I-94 does not allow them to stay for the desired length of their planned visit.

As long as they leave before the I-94 date, they are in a good position to obtain another visa.

Have a great visit!

This is correct. No need to get a new visa. They will be allowed to enter the USA for as long as they visa is valid on the date they enter and they will be allowed for 1-6 months, regardless of how long the visa is valid for.