Q: Don't want to overstay my visa, but my country is closed because of Coronavirus. What can I do?
I am in Philadelphia on a student visa. I completed my Optional Practical Training, and my work permit expired July 9, but I have a two month grace period to leave the country. However Venezuela is not admitting international flights due to the pandemic. I don't want to overstay my visa and make it harder to return in the future. Is there anything I can do to stay here legally until my country reopens?
A: You should meet with an attorney to discuss all of your options. One option may be to file to change status to from F-1 to B-2. But before you make that decision, consider consulting with an attorney.
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