How do I legally extend my stay in the US?

Question

I came to the US on a J-1 visa. Then I switched to a B-2 to extend my stay. I couldn't extend my stay on a J-1 because I wasn't a part of that company anymore. My B-2 was granted until the 20 of Aug, 08. My visa expires soon and I'm not ready to go home yet. I'm an Indian citizen. On my passport, it says that the 2yr rule does apply. I don't have a job and I'm currently living w/ my bf (who also is from India) who

has a legitimate job. He came to the US on a F-1 which expired but his I-20 is still valid. He is enrolled in a part time MBA program which

he will graduate from as early as summer next year. We also have a baby on the way due in September. How long can I stay legally in the US after my visa expires? If my visa expires, do I have to pay a fine before I can switch to another visa? Any suggestions as to how I can stay back legally in the US? Also, how do things change if we get married? I also read that I have 180days to leave the country after my visa expires. Any truth in that?

Answer 1

Wishing you bad luck..........Beat it.

Answer 2

Once you get married you can apply F2 visa. However, you only have 8 days until your I-94 expires, which is not enough time for you to get Receipt Notice of I-539 Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. It wouldn't been good idea to overstay in your situation. There is no such thing as 180 days grace period on any visas, not especially on B2. The longest is 60 days after you have graduated from F1.

Also, since you have been changing your visa so often, there is still a change your visa won't get granted. Consult with immigration attorney ASAP! Good luck!  

Answer 3

You can not stay in the US legally AFTER your Visa expires.  Your marriage to a non-citizen will have no bearing on your status.  If your visa expires and you are caught you will be deported with little chance of returning to the US in the near or even distant future.

You must apply for an extension before your current visa expires.

Go here for more info:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...