Visas for Business, Travel or Study in the United States
The Law Office of Richard Stevenson can assist with visitor and student visas:
- B-1 tourist visa to visit the United States for pleasure (to travel or see family)
- B-2 visitor visa to travel, visit friends, obtain medical treatment
- J-1 visa (student or scholar visa) to attend school or teach in America
Based in San Diego, California, we assist foreign nationals in obtaining a visitor visa to study, travel or do business throughout San Diego County. We can help get a visa extension or help people who run into trouble with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for overstaying a visitor/student visa.
Call immigration lawyer Richard Stevenson at (866) 587-7260 (Toll Free) to discuss your situation in a free initial consultation.
Visitor and Student Visas: Protect Your Status
B-1, B-2 and J-1 visas are acquired through your country of origin. They are typically granted for six months. U.S. Customs has the authority to shorten that time, and every visitor visa is stamped with an expiration date upon entry to the United States. Students must be accepted by a sponsoring school, and have only a limited ability to work in the United States on a student visa.
If your visa expires, you are "out of status." Before your visa expires or you become out of status, in many cases you can apply for an extension to stay longer. If you are out of status for more than six months, you can be barred from re-entering the U.S. for three years. If you are found to be out of status for 12 months or more, you can be deported and barred from re-entry for 10 years!
Contact our immigration attorney for help with obtaining or renewing a visitor or student visa. You can call (866) 587-7260 (Toll Free) or contact us online.
