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How Do I Extend My U.S. Work Visa?

If you are in the United States on the basis of a work visa, you will have to leave the country on or before its stated expiration date. There is a certain process in place in the instance that you wish to extend your stay in the country. Read on to discover how to extend your United States work visa and how a seasoned Lyndhurst employment immigration attorney at The Law Offices of Salvatore A. Falletta, LLC can help you approach this.

How do I extend my employment visa?

Before all else, you must make it a point to file your request to extend your employment visa before the authorized period of stay expires. And when it comes to filing your request, you must make sure that you do the following:

  • Fill out Form I-539: otherwise known as the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, this form should be completed as its instructions state.
  • Submit the filing fee: that is, the filing fee for Form 1-539 is approximately $370. You should also submit any biometric service fees of $85, if applicable, and according to its instructions.
  • Submit the evidence: that is, include all required evidence and documentation with Form 1-539, according to its instructions.
  • Sign and file Form 1-539: that is, file the application at the correct location, according to its instructions.

It is important to note that if you have a spouse and/or unmarried children under 21 that fall under the same category, then you are allowed to include them in a single application. Ultimately, if you do not follow through on all of the above steps, then the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may deny your request.

What happens if I stay in the U.S. without extending my visa?

You may face serious consequences if you neglect to file a request to extend your visa before its stated expiration date. For one, you may be deported from the United States. From here, you may be required to apply for a new visa in your country of nationality. But what’s worse is that you may be permanently barred from returning to the United States altogether.

In addition, if you file your application on time but knowingly falsify information, then you will undeniably be denied your request. This comes with its own severe penalties and even criminal prosecution.

So to ensure that you do not have to pay these consequences, you must retain the assistance of a competent Lyndhurst work immigration attorney. We will know exactly what you have to do to maintain your visa status, so give us a call today.