US to consider extension applications of non-immigrant visas amid Covid-19

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many Indian-Americans with visiting family members and visitors can get some relief to extend all legal Non-Immigrant Visas, including tourist or business visas (B1/B2 visas), that allows a short term entry into the United States.

"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will 'favourably' receive and accommodate extension applications to Non-Immigrant Visa holders," a senior Department of Homeland Security official told ANI.

Typically the USCIS can extend the stay of any Non-Immigrant Visa application based on genuine and urgent conditions.

"Visitors whose visa are expiring can, of course, apply to USCIS for extensions and we are