Q: B1 visa extension due to coronavirus?
I am in the US with B1 visa. I entered in December 2019 and I am allowed to stay until June 2020. Now I am concerned my country (Japan) has many people with coronavirus and the flights per day has reduced.
Is there good possibility to extend my stay ”due to coronavirus”?
A:
The appropriate application to file with USCIS to request an extension of your visitor status is the FORM I-539. You will need to explain the reason for the request and present evidence to substantiate the basis of your inability to timely depart the U.S.
Good luck to you.
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