Student Visa Extension

[immihelp]

Just a couple questions:

1. If someone is here on a student visa and that expires in May 2010 how long do they have after the expiration to willfully depart from the US?

2. If they apply for an extension in April of 2010 are they able to stay past the May expiration if it is still pending? If so how long?

3. Once they receive notice of a decision how long do they have to depart the US?

4. If someone had signed some sort of a promise note saying they would not apply for an extension, can they still request one under certain circumstances?

5. Your site references a 240 day period when is the start date of that?Is it upon entry to the US?

5. How long does it usually take to get a response once the request is submitted?

Thank you for your timely response and assistance

[immihelp]

1. Immediately.
2. Extension of student status? If so, they have to study during that time.
3. Read #2.
4. Need more details to answer the questions.
5. 240 days from the date USCIS receives the application.
5-2. Varies.