Ms. Z had been working in the U.S. on a work visa (H-1B). After leaving her job she filed to change to visitor status (B-2), but nearly six months later it was still undecided and the visitor stay she had requested was about to expire.

• The earlier change-of-status application was still pending and the stay was about to expire, so any delay could create a gap in status.
• With the first application still under review, an extension had to be filed too, and the two applications needed to line up.
• Visitor status does not permit work, so we had to show the stay fits visitor purposes and that she had sufficient funds.

• Based on the progress of the first application, we filed the visitor extension in time to keep her status unbroken.
• We reviewed her record of maintaining work status and the earlier change-of-status materials so the new filing stayed consistent with both prior applications.
• We prepared tailored proof of funds and explanatory materials showing the stay fits the purpose and requirements of visitor status.

Date	Milestone
08/07	Application filed
09/25	Approved

When the earlier application stalls, waiting is not the only option. By watching the expiration date, filing the extension in time and fully explaining why it is needed, status can be bridged seamlessly.

Visitor visa extension approved 09/25.