Visitor Visa Extension

[averagedesi]

I read online that if a visitor applies for an extension and say the request gets denied, if the visitor stays past the original I-94 date, the 10 year Visa basically is voided.

Was anybody's family memembers encountered that situation?? I just filed for my moms extension for 3 months, the USCIS site says its taking 100-150 days for a decision.

So filing an extension looks like is kind of risky.

Also is there a website where one can check if their visa is valid or not ??

Thanks

averagedesi

[yuvayuva]

I have read that on some forum but I don't think it is true. Not sure what the law actually is.

Generally when you apply for an extension , if the petition is rejected you go out of status immediately so you have to leave the country right away.

[averagedesi]

Ladies and Gents

My mom received her extension approval on Dec 28th, I filed for her extension on Nov 17th. When I picked up the mail I was kind of nervous and as soon as I opened, all I was focussed is the bottom left hand portion of the letter. Praise God!! it all worked out.

I checked the case status couple of times in the past month and the website always mentioned its taking between 100-150 days. I thought I mite not hear from USCIS before my mom left, as I only requested for a 3 month extension.

I am glad it all worked out, but I wish the sweet news made it before christmas, I guess Santa was too busy ;)