My parents had applied to extend their 6-month stay in the U.S. by another 3 months. As planned they departed the U.S. at the end of the 6+3 month period. The decision letter from the BCIS came only after they had departed -- they rejected the request for extension on the grounds of insufficient ties to the home country. My questions are:
1. I understand from other posts that a person is considered to be in status while awaiting the BCIS's decision. Is there an official document or web page that states this?
2. At the time they departed, my parents handed over only a copy of their original I-94 and BCIS receipt. Is that sufficient to ensure that the BCIS records show the correct date of departure?
3. Should I send a response to the rejection notice indicating that my parents had departed prior to the date the notice was sent?
I'd appreciate any information on these issues.
Thanks.
1. I understand from other posts that a person is considered to be in status while awaiting the BCIS's decision. Is there an official document or web page that states this?
2. At the time they departed, my parents handed over only a copy of their original I-94 and BCIS receipt. Is that sufficient to ensure that the BCIS records show the correct date of departure?
3. Should I send a response to the rejection notice indicating that my parents had departed prior to the date the notice was sent?
I'd appreciate any information on these issues.
Thanks.