Tom
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have done a nice job of consolidating/delineating the procedure for extending your stay if you arrived in the US using a B2 (tourist) visa. B2 entries are limited to 6 months maximum for a given stay, but some visitors wish to stay longer. An extension allowing up to 18 months total, without the need to leave the US (for Canada or Mexico), is available by filing Form I-539, details here. Be sure to read all the linked pages in their entirety.
Remember, this procedure is not available to anyone entering the US via the Visa Waiver/ESTA program which has a 3 months maximum stay limitation.
Also, please be aware that the rules change, so be sure to visit the relevant official sites to get the latest rules & information.
Remember, this procedure is not available to anyone entering the US via the Visa Waiver/ESTA program which has a 3 months maximum stay limitation.
Also, please be aware that the rules change, so be sure to visit the relevant official sites to get the latest rules & information.