dr_me_myself
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i heard that recently the b1 b2 visa rules have been modified.....ie,
for a B1 /B2 visa holder, they dont allow more than 6 months in ONE CALENDER YR' .... compared to 6 months in 'each visit '....
is that true? could anyone please confirm? where to look for the rules??
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| puchpal
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i cant confirm but it has come as a shocking news if its true
please do clarify further
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| newyg
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I havent heard of this either. But I was stamped for 3months when I first entered USA. Do u guys know how to extend this for 6months??
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| medicus_81
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there is a form you need to fill out and send to an immigration office. I did it last year, cost around $200. You need to file before your stay expires. I filed like a week before- it takes several weeks for a response so I got the extension permission two weeks before I left the country, but like I said as long as you file before it expires, you are fine. I forgot about the form number. Spend some time on the i-net and go to www.uscis.gov .
Good luck!
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| newyg
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Thank you so much medicus for the info! It helps me a lot.
Do u have any more details about this issue though? Even though your period ended you havent depart right? U just waited for the extension process to come to an end? Do I need to go to a government building at any point to hand any documents or to get some documents, like the extended ı94, or will I be fine just filling and sending that form via internet?
And did u have to declare any reasons and documents to prove that to make your extension??
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| medicus_81
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I just sent you a PM. You don't need to go anywhere. File the extension form (I-539) per mail?maybe it is possible online too(I don't know) with the money. They ask for copies of your passport, I-94, explanation and evidence on why you want tp stay longer,read the filing instructions with the form very carefully! As long as you file before your stamp expires(even if it is 2 days) it is ok. Then you just wait. Some time afterwards you are going to get a receipt notification- that your request is being processed. The process takes a looong time. It actually may not arrive before you have to leave(the real approval). In this case the notification is very important- it is the only proof that you applied on time and legally. They are not going to send you a new I-94, just an approval notice. That's it. 
GL!!!
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| newyg
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This helps me a lot, thank you! I owe you one.
Right now I'm doing obervership and I can not get any letter from the hospital. So do u think just telling them that I have to stay for the match and interviews would be enough?
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| medicus_81
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So you would like to extend at least until mid-end of March - correct? I don't know when your stamp is expiring but that means at least 6-7 months. I don't know if you can extend for more than 6 months...It will be good to provide any kind of evidence- don't you have something confirming your observership? Or was it just a verbal confirmation? You can send also your USMLE score reports, just anything supporting the explanation why you want to stay etc.- the more evidence you can provide, the better!
I hope evrything works for you!
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| peachesandcream
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Did they ask for affidavit of support as part f the requirement?
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| RX 135
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| RX 135
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i hope its not true
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| titly
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IS THIS TRUE!!!!!!!!!
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