--- title: What You Need to Know About Applying for a Visitor Visa Extension description: If you are a visiting the U.S. and want to stay longer, then you will need to apply for a B-2 Visitor visa extension. Find out how in our latest blog post. --- [![Envoy Global company logo](https://info.envoyglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eg_logo%20_2000.png?width=2000&height=218&name=eg_logo%20_2000.png "Envoy Global company logo")](https://www.envoyglobal.com/) # 2015 Old Blog # What You Need to Know About Applying for a Visitor Visa Extension Posted by [Aneesah Ali](https://info.envoyglobal.com/blog-old-test/author/aneesah-ali) on Dec 23, 2014 1:00:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At some point during their stay, some visitors to the U.S. decide they want to stay longer than what was allotted for on their original I-94 arrival-departure document. If you are a visiting the U.S. and want to stay longer, then you will need to apply for a visitor visa extension. Here’s what you should know before applying for a B2 visitor visa extension. **B2 Visitor Visa Extension Requirements:** - You must have entered the U.S. lawfully on a nonimmigrant visa. - If you needed a passport when you were admitted into the United States, you need to maintain the validity of your passport while in the U.S. - If your passport is not valid when you file Form I-539, you will need to submit an explanation for the reason why. - You must have proof that you will be financially supported for the duration of your extended stay. - You must demonstrate proof that you will not stay past your extension. - You must have a legitimate reason to apply for a B-2 extension. - You must be admissible to the U.S. - You must not have committed a crime that disqualifies you from applying for a visa. **Applying for a B2 Visitor Visa Extension**: - If you apply for the B-2 extension soon after entering the U.S, USCIS will assume that the extension was planned before entry. Therefore, it is advised not to apply for an extension within 3 months of your stay. - Its recommended that you apply for the extension 45 days prior to the I-94 expiration and no later than the I-94 expiration date. - You can request a maximum of 6 months for your extension. - If you have already been in the U.S. for 6 months, please note that you can only stay in the U.S for up to a year on the B-2. **After Applying for the B2 Visitor Visa Extension:** - After applying for the extension, USCIS will send you a receipt number. You may use this to track the progress of your application. - If your I-94 expires before a decision about your extension is made, you will be considered “out of status”. However, your waiting time will not count as unlawful days in the United States - If your extension is approved, you will be issued a new I-94, indicating your new departure date (Hold on to your original I-94, since you will need both when you leave the United States.) - If your extension is denied, you will be asked to leave the U.S. immediately. (Usually you are given a 30 day grace period to leave the U.S.)   For the best chance of getting you B-2 extension application approved, please contact us at 855-VISANOW. Topics: [Personal and Family Visas](https://info.envoyglobal.com/blog-old-test/topic/individual-visas) ## Something Powerful ### Tell The Reader More The headline and subheader tells us what you're [offering](https://info.envoyglobal.com/blog-old-test/immigration-blog/individual-visas/need-know-applying-visitor-visa-extension/#), and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great it's worth filling out a form for. 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