After you apply & after arrival
Extending & changing status
Staying longer, changing between statuses and adjusting to permanent residence.
3 US resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- Extending your stayGuidance
How to extend your authorized stay in the US, renew a visa for future travel, and avoid the overstay consequences that follow your I-94 date, not your visa sticker.
- Changing status or categoryGuidance
How to switch from one nonimmigrant category to another while staying inside the United States, using Form I-539 or an employer's Form I-129.
- Adjustment of status vs consular processingGuidance
The two routes to a US green card once you qualify: adjusting status inside the US on Form I-485, or completing consular processing abroad on Form DS-260.