Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: Immigration - B2 Extension

You should have an answer within the next 180days. You are not technically unlawfully present (illegal) during the pendency of the application. (Called a Period of stay authorized by the Attorney General). However, if the extension gets denied, the date reverts back to the date of the original expiry making you unlawfully present during the time. There are many issues involved with unlawful presence. For example if unlawfully present for more than 180 days, you might be barred reentry for 3 years and if for more than 365 days, ten years. Also if you have a multiple entry visa, this visa might be revoked by operation of law. Those are only few issues. You should look into other kinds of visas namely employment based or even other ways to apply for a greencard. Our office has successfully handled many of those. You are welcome to check our website on www.peerallylaw.com for more information.

Note that the answer above is purely informational and does not create an attorney client relationship in this case. You are highly advised to contact a knowledgeable licensed immigration attorney to assist you on your case.

Good Luck.