B-2 Extension beyond an year

[suchoudh]

Hi,

My father has been undergoing treatment for cancer in US for the last 1 year. He and my mother has already been granted an extension of B-2 of 6 months ( 1 year stay = 6 mo + 6 mo extension).

Now, that 1 year is drawing to a close, I was wondering whether it is possible to get an extension of another 6 month? His disease is in an advanced stage and the treatment is only available in US. If he has to go back, it will probably be fatal for him.

Can we make a case for another extension? Or is it expressely ruled out?

Please share your opinions/experience.

Thanks!

[peace999]

There is no restriction on applying the second time, but they are granted only in rare situations.
Your situation actually requires it, so your parents may be granted.

[suchoudh]

Thanks for your response. Do you know of any case that was approved for B-2 beyond an year?

[peace999]

No, I donot know of any case.

There is another way to do it. If you can afford it, go for the second extension
through a very good law firm. They can prepare a convincing extension application.