I’m on a B-2 tourist visa and had to stay longer due to a medical emergency, but my visa is about to expire. What should I do?

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Aya Azyah · Accepted Answer

File Form I-539 to request an extension of stay before your visa expires.

Adolf Frank · Answer

Gather medical records and documentation supporting the emergency.

Elena Maria · Answer

Consult an immigration attorney to assess your options.

Carl Bruno · Answer

Avoid overstaying without taking action, as it could impact future entries

Christoph Louis · Answer

Monitor USCIS processing times and stay updated on your case status

Benjamin Hawthorne · Answer

Describe the emergency with the visa information on hand and continue medical practices as dictated by yourself.

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