dolphinp
New Member
Hi everyone,
I was laid off on November 29, 2024, and with my 60-day grace period ending on January 29, 2025, I filed a change of status to B2 on January 28, 2025. I received an approval notice (I-797A) on April 4, 2025, with the validity ending on July 28, 2025.
Since being laid off, I’ve had a few interviews where I made it to the final round, but unfortunately, I wasn’t selected. As I approach the end of my current B2 stay, I’m now considering filing for an extension (Form I-539A) to allow more time for job searching.
Has anyone gone through a similar situation recently? I’d really appreciate any insights, tips, or lessons learned when applying for a B2 extension—especially around timing, supporting documents, or anything else to watch out for.
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
I was laid off on November 29, 2024, and with my 60-day grace period ending on January 29, 2025, I filed a change of status to B2 on January 28, 2025. I received an approval notice (I-797A) on April 4, 2025, with the validity ending on July 28, 2025.
Since being laid off, I’ve had a few interviews where I made it to the final round, but unfortunately, I wasn’t selected. As I approach the end of my current B2 stay, I’m now considering filing for an extension (Form I-539A) to allow more time for job searching.
Has anyone gone through a similar situation recently? I’d really appreciate any insights, tips, or lessons learned when applying for a B2 extension—especially around timing, supporting documents, or anything else to watch out for.
Thanks so much in advance for your help!