HOW TO EXTEND YOUR STAY IN THE U.S
HOW TO EXTEND YOUR STAY IN THE U.S
The Embassy of Ghana, USA, wishes to inform Ghanaians who are currently in the United States on valid visas, and are unable to leave the country due to COVID-19 travel restrictions that they may apply for an extension of stay.
Ghanaians who need extensions can apply by filing Form I-539 by mail together with Form I-912 to request for a fee waiver.
Instructions on where to file for an extension can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/I-539.
Applicants must include an explanation of why they are unable to leave the U.S. along with any other relevant documents.
If your visa is close to the expiration date, then you are advised to call USCIS Customer Service for further instructions. Please have your I-94 Departure record number available at the time of the call. This is the form stapled in your passport at the time of entry into the country.
Further information on special situations and extending visas can be found at the following web addresses:
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/special-situations
https://www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/extend-your-stay
Ghanaians who find themselves in this situation are encouraged to notify the Embassy via email covid19@ghanaembassydc.org if they have not already done so.
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