B2 Extension

[akp]

My in-laws are staying with my family in TX on B2 visa since Aug 20, 2007. On December 11, 2007 we apllied for B2 extension for 6 months until Aug 18, 2008 and received a receipt notice from USCIS (VSC) on December 17, 2007. Their I-94 was valid until Feb 19, 2008 (first six months). Unfortunately, we have not received any decision from VSC so far. I have the following questions:

1) Can they stay in the US and wait for the decision beyond Aug 18, 2008 (after 1 year of stay)?

2) If they want to leave before Aug 18, 2008 will that effect their 10 years multiple entry visa and further on their future US entry? Will all these six month stay (from Feb 19, 2008 thru Aug 18, 2008) come under illegal stay?

3) If they get a denial notice after Aug 18, 2008 all these six month stay beyond their I-94 date (Feb 19, 2008) come under illegal stay?

4) If they get approval letter after Aug 18, 2008, will they give 1-2 months time to leave the US with new I-94??
The current processing date at VSC is Oct 08, 2007. With this pace I think we can expect Sept or Oct 08 to get their application in to process. Under this situation, if we receive an approval letter some time in Sept/Oct 2008 for only until Aug 18, 2008 (basing on our request in petition) the period of stay from Aug 20, 2008 thru Sep/Oct 2008 will come under illegal??? how they/we justify that period???

I would be grateful if you could clarify our questions at your earliest convenience.
Thanks

[PraetorianXI]

Read here: http://immihelp.com/forum/showthread...highlight=myth

[C4us]

You are really pressing your luck expecting that your in-laws can remain in the US for over a year on a 6 month authorized entry.

They best leave no later than their Aug 18th date. They CANNOT justify staying longer.

As it is, they should expect problems on re-entry. If they choose to stay over a year, it will show that they are attempting to LIVE in the US on a VISITOR visa. I would expect that should they to stay more tha a year that their visa would be cancelled and they will have great difficulty obtaining a new one. Justifyably so!

Your questions are beyond belief! Go to the USCIS website and READ the rules for a US VISITORS visa.

If it is so important that they be with you, you should move to their home country so that they do NOT violate US immigration laws!!

[orion]

What was the reason of extension?

A rejection of extension application now simply means they have been out of status since the expiry date on I-94, and they lost their 10 yrs visa.