B2 visitor from Spain would like to apply for extension - but tricky situation: help!

[allodds]

My friend is a citizen of Spain with a 10-yr multiple entry B2 visa. Last time, he visited the US for 6 months (Sep 2012 - Mar 2013).
He returned home mid March, and then arrived here in the US again on 3rd June. But at the immigration, he was given only 1 month stay visa.

Needless to mention, he is very very disappointed and would like to file for an extension.

From what I researched for him, it seems like a risky proposition to file for an extension of the visitor visa.
In the event it is denied, apparently he would not only lose his 10-yr visa, but also have a harder time obtaining the visa again.
Again, this was from unofficial sites, so I am not sure if this is valid information.

Please advise based on your knowledge and experience. If his extension request is denied, would it hurt his future visits to the US ?
What is the worst case scenario ?

Thanks in advance.
allodds

[raghvi]

My friend is a citizen of Spain with a 10-yr multiple entry B2 visa. Last time, he visited the US for 6 months (Sep 2012 - Mar 2013).
He returned home mid March, and then arrived here in the US again on 3rd June. But at the immigration, he was given only 1 month stay visa.

Needless to mention, he is very very disappointed and would like to file for an extension.

From what I researched for him, it seems like a risky proposition to file for an extension of the visitor visa.
In the event it is denied, apparently he would not only lose his 10-yr visa, but also have a harder time obtaining the visa again.
Again, this was from unofficial sites, so I am not sure if this is valid information.

Please advise based on your knowledge and experience. If his extension request is denied, would it hurt his future visits to the US ?
What is the worst case scenario ?

Thanks in advance.
allodds

Returning within a few Months after having already stayed in US for 6 Months was the reason for having been granted only 1 Month valid stay. US immigration officials would certainly be interested in knowing what exactly your friend is doing on a visitor visa for so long in the US.
Advisable not to file for extension and advisable to leave within the stipulated time as defined in the I-94. If your friend applies for extension and stays beyond I-94 date and if extension is denied the visa automatically becomes void and will most certainly have problems and explanations to do while going for a fresh visitor visa or any other visa to US in the future.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[allodds]

Appreciate the response.

What is the probably that his extension request will be denied, given the fact that they gave him only 1 month stay visa at immigration ?

I mean, it is easy to surmise that the probability is high, but I want to know if there are ways to mitigate this and improve the chance of getting approved ? For instance, the reason given for requesting an extension might determine the outcome ?

Please let me know. Thanks!

[raghvi]

Appreciate the response.

What is the probably that his extension request will be denied, given the fact that they gave him only 1 month stay visa at immigration ?

I mean, it is easy to surmise that the probability is high, but I want to know if there are ways to mitigate this and improve the chance of getting approved ? For instance, the reason given for requesting an extension might determine the outcome ?

Please let me know. Thanks!

Though depends a lot on the grounds for seeking extension too. I cant say for USCIS but chances are high for a rejection.

What exactly is the reason your friend needs to stay in US for 7+ Months in US in a span of 1 Year?

This is my opinion not legal advice.