Can we extend visitor visa stay beyond 1 year for parents? Worried about sending them back in current situation. First extension came through without any issues for 6 months which ends in October. Appreciate any inputs here. Thank you

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I think 12 months is the maximum allowed.

I do not think it can be extended, try to take vande bharat

What are you worried about?

Catching covid in transit. They are 60 and with some small health issues as well

Talk to a lawyer, you can always apply. We did this with my mom and regretted it, because now everytime she comes back to the US they ask many questions about her intentions

You can apply - but you must do it 45 days before the date written on the I-94 (which is typically 6 months from date of arrival)

You need to fill out the I-539 form, which will allow for an extension of up to 240 days from the date written in I-94.

I have the same fears as you OP. I’m not letting my folks go back to India till there is some semblance of sanity out there. I requested for an additional extension of 6 months from the date on their I-94

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Approved for up to 210 days from date on I-94

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