{"id":171212,"date":"2020-03-19T22:09:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T03:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/?p=171212"},"modified":"2021-09-05T15:41:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T20:41:28","slug":"extension-in-uscis-special-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/extension-in-uscis-special-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"USCIS H1B, B2, F1 Extension Special Situation (COVID-19?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>USCIS has a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/special-situations\" target=\"_blank\">special situation page<\/a> that categorically says that they can allow filing extensions and change of status applications in natural disasters and other extreme situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Special Situations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the recent cases that have been discussed on our forums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.am22tech.com\/t\/return-to-india-h-1b-petition-is-denied-or-fired-by-the-employer-has-us-born-minor-kid\/9036\" target=\"_blank\">Return to India &#8211; H-1B petition is denied<\/a> or fired by the employer &#8211; has US-born minor kid?<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/h1b-transfer-approved-with-consular-processing-during-coronavirus\/6058\">H1B transfer approved with Consular processing during Coronavirus<\/a>. H1B i94 has already expired and the H4 extension is pending. The employer has stopped payroll.<\/li><li>Aunty came to the US on Jan 1st and she is in the USA right now. She got her I-94 until the end of March. <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.am22tech.com\/t\/b2-visa-extension-due-to-cononavirus\/8966\">Filing B2 extension due to coronavirus<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attorney Advice &#8211; H1B Denied, i94 Expired<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coronavirus has created an unprecedented situation where you are not allowed to travel to a home country if they have completely blocked travel like in the case of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your H1B has been denied after i94 expiry and you cannot leave the US, R N law immigration attorneys recommend that you<strong> file H1B to B2 visitor visa change of status with option Nunc Pro Tunc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen from time 1:53 to 3:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br \/><div class=\"row\"><\/div><div><iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sl8kDkfw2uk?start=113\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"\"<div><iframe allowfullscreen class = \"lazyload am22-auto-fit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sl8kDkfw2uk?start=113\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><br \/><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sl8kDkfw2uk?start=113\" title=\"Open video in new Window\">Open video in new Window <i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i> <\/a> <br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Letter &#8211; B2 Extension<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example, I am using this situation to write this sample B2 extension letter. You can change the visa name as per your requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Parents aged 50+ from India are on a USA visit. i94 is about to expire at the end of March or April 2020.<\/li><li>You want to file a B1\/B2 extension using form i539. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/uscis-biometric-fees-for-i539\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biometric fees and the appointment is required for b1\/B2 visa extension<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-3 mb-4 bg-light rounded-3\">\n<p>To,<\/p>\t \n<p>USCIS<\/p>\t \n<p>Subject: Extension of B2 visitor status due to Coronavirus travel ban <\/p>\t\n<p>Kindly please allow extension of our B2 visa status under the special circumstances as listed here on USCIS page:<\/p>\t \t \n<ul><li><strong>uscis.gov\/humanitarian\/special-situations<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t \t \n<p>India has declared a Coronavirus emergency and Indian ministry of health has recommended not to travel. Here is the official letter (You should print and send it with your application to USCIS):<\/p>\t \t \n\n<ul><li><strong>mohfw.gov.in\/pdf\/Traveladvisory.pdf<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t \t \n\n<p>Keeping in view our age and the risks of contracting COVID-19, we have decided to extend our stay in the USA until Indian government has announced safe travel for its citizens.<\/p> \t \n<p>Kindly please extend our stay. <\/p>\t \t \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly suggest to get the travel ban notices from your home country like India, China etc government website and attach it to the B2 extension application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tourism.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample travel ban notice issued by Ministry of India<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1584674539390\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply for a B2 Visa extension for My elderly Father During Coronavirus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can file a B2 visitor visa extension before or after the current i94 expiry in the Coronavirus situation.<br \/><br \/>USCIS recommends that you send documents to prove your situation and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for an extension.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1584675490744\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has USCIS declared Coronavirus a special situation officially?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no explicit announcement from USCIS with respect to visa extensions due to Coronavirus at this time.<br \/><br \/>But, going by the list of previous natural calamities and USCIS announcement of keeping Coronavirus medical treatment out of public charge rule, COVID-19 spread should make it to the list in good faith.<br \/><br \/>USCIS has allowed Hurricanes and California Wildfires among others as special situations.<br \/><br \/>Coronavirus has already been declared a national emergency by President Trump.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1584675782014\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can H1B apply Extension after i94 expiry In special Situation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no specific visa type mentioned by USCIS in their special situations list.<br \/><br \/>Any visa type applicant should be able to apply as long as they can prove on paper that they were not able to exit the US due to an extreme circumstance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1584675973039\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can F1 Students Get EAD for working outside University?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can request an EAD permit to work outside University.<br \/><br \/>You will need to fill form <a rel=\"noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"USA USCIS i765 EAD Form\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/us\/uscis\/form\/i765\/\" data-linkid=\"182069\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">i765<\/a> and attach all proofs of your extreme situation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1584678448212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will H4 EAD will get an auto extension if delayed approval due to Coronavirus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no such announcement made by USCIS to automatically extend H4 EAD and L2 EAD during Coronavirus.<br \/><br \/>We will share if USCIS makes any such decision.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1585161588586\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I file B2 Extension Online?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can file a B2 extension or change of status application using form i539 online on USCIS website. <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/uscis-biometric-fees-for-i539\/\">Biometric fees 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