Unfortunately, there's no method for extending your ESTA to stay longer. Normally, if a traveler enters the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa, for example, and needs to extend their visit, they can file an extension of status petition with USCIS (Form I-539). However, if you entered on ESTA, you can't file a change of status petition or request an extension.
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What is ESTA?
The Visa Waiver Program, or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), is a simplified process that permits citizens and nationals from selected countries to pursue admission to the U.S. without applying for a visa.
What period of time is my ESTA valid for?
Assuming your ESTA application gets approved, you can expect it to be approved for a 2-year period. However, when you finally enter the U.S. using the ESTA, you'll only be able to stay for up to ninety days consecutively.
If I want to remain in the U.S. for a longer period, am I able to extend my ESTA?
No. Unfortunately, there's no method for extending your ESTA to stay longer. Normally, if a traveler enters the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa, for example, and needs to extend their visit, they can file an extension of status petition with USCIS (Form I-539).
What are the requirements for Satisfactory Departure?
To meet the qualifications for a Satisfactory Departure, you'll be required to show that you are unable to leave the U.S. due to an emergency (such as COVID-19), and that you're unable to depart the U.S. through no fault of your own (for example, all flights from the U.S.
Contact our Orlando Immigration Attorneys
If you need advice or assistance applying for ESTA or Satisfactory Departure, the expert immigration attorneys at VP Immigration can help. Our professional team is dedicated to assisting individuals with their immigration needs, including matters related to ESTA.
How to extend stay in the US?
If you remain in the United States longer than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed (deported) from the United States. Check the date in the lower right-hand corner of your Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record, to determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.
How long before I-94 expires can I extend my stay?
We recommend that you apply to extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires. You may apply to extend your stay if:
Can you be ineligible for a visa if you have not committed a crime?
You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
What exactly is Satisfactory Departure and does it apply to me?
Satisfactory Departure option allows travelers to stay up to 30 days beyond their 90-day period of authorized stay under the ESTA if they cannot leave the US due to an emergency situation. The Coronavirus travel ban is considered such emergency situation and this is why CBP allows travelers to request an extension of their ESTA stay under the Satisfactory Departure option. It is available from 3 ports of entry so far. These 3 ports of entry are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina.
What is a satisfactory departure?
This is called a Satisfactory Departure. If a traveler finds herself in a situation where it is impossible to leave within the ESTA expiration date because of the Coronavirus travel ban, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) decided to allow travelers on VWP/ESTA to request a Satisfactory Departure at a port of entry.
How to request an extension of stay for ESTA?
To request an ESTA Coronavirus extension under the Satisfactory Departure option you need to contact the Deferred Inspection Office in New York or New Jersey as your ports of entry. Once you contacted them you will need to provide your name, date of birth and passport information. You may also be required to provide your flight itineraries (past and current). If your ESTA period of stay expires in 14 days or less starting the day you contacted the Deferred Inspection Office, you may request an ESTA extension of stay due to Coronavirus travel ban. However, if your ESTA authorized stay already expired, the authorities will adjudicate on case by case basis. I recommend you contact an experienced immigration attorney who will help you with your ESTA Coronavirus extension of stay case.
What is the phone number for Pandev Law?
Please complete our contact form, email [email protected], or call us at (212) 220-6652, to schedule a consultation with our immigration attorney.
Can I extend my ESTA?
If you entered the United States through one of these ports of entry you may request Satisfactory Departure to extend your expiring ESTA period of stay. However, I recommend you contact an experienced immigration attorney who will help you determine whether you qualify for ESTA extension due to Coronavirus travel ban.
How long is an ESTA valid?
Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period.
How long before boarding can you apply for ESTA?
Note: While CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at least 72 hours before travel, you may apply anytime prior to boarding. In most cases, a response is received within seconds of submitting an application.
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