B1 Externsion Denied - Options?

nareng

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Hi folks,

My parents came to US in June 2003. In Oct 2003, they applied for an extension. We did not hear from INS till March 2004. My parents wen back to India in Jan 2004. And 2 months later in March we go a reject letter from INS saying the reasons are not sufficient enough for an extension.

My parents have 10yr multiple entry VISA. My question is will they have any
problems to enter US again the next time? Because technically they overstayed for a month. Also what shall I do with I-94s that we got back with the rejection letter?

Thanks
naren
 
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I understand that your parent's extension application I-539 is denied.
I went to local Immigration office few weeks and ago they told me that
the 10 years multiple entry visitor visa will not be void.

When you applied for extension, what did you show as the reason for
the extension ? Did you write on application any specific reason for
which you are seeking the parent's extension of stay ?

Thanks
 
some more clarifications

Hi,

We had given reasons for extension as tourism and visit East Coast during Dec holidays. Their Visa was expiring on Dec 25. We had asked it to be extended till Jan 7th so that we could really take them around in the holidays.

Since we did not hear from INS till then they just stayed till Jan 21st and then left for India. INS came back with rejection on March 10th.

I am not sure now if their VISA is valid or will they have any problems if they
come to US next year. Also They had filed for extension on Oct 10th well before the 60-days limit specified that time by INS.

-Thanks,
nareng
 
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