B2 Visa extension question?

[GCeffect]

Hi there:
My mother in law is visiting us. This is her 2nd time in this country. In 2007 when she visited us in USA, we applied for the extension and it was approved but the 2nd time when we applied for the extension again it was denied.

She is visiting us this year too. As usual she receved 6 months visa on the port of entry, we're planning to apply for the extension again. 6 month will expire on 29th of november, 2009. Also as we have out first kids about 4 months ago and that is another reson she wants to stay another 4/5 months.

In the reson of extension should we mention "she wants to stay for the baby" or should we mentioned about her anticipated trip to other states?

There are only 15 days left in her passport; is that okay to apply for the extension?

i'm ready with all the application paperworks. Any input is appreciated in the above mentioned matter.


My wife and my current status: i-485 pending for last 2.5 years.

Thanks ahead

[we_r_d_world]

Go ahead and apply, as long as you get the receipt before expiry date on her I-94, you should be fine. You will have to be ready for her return to India ASAP if her extension petition is denied, as she might start incurring illegal stay, which might create hindrance for her next visit or her next VISA application.

It would be a good idea to state about her anticipated visit to other states etc. instead of other reason.

It is likely that she might get RFE, but it should all be answerable.
HTH
we_r_d_world

[GCeffect]

in case he application is denied, will there be any time mentioned in the denied form or not? thanks for your input

Originally Posted by we_r_d_world

Go ahead and apply, as long as you get the receipt before expiry date on her I-94, you should be fine. You will have to be ready for her return to India ASAP if her extension petition is denied, as she might start incurring illegal stay, which might create hindrance for her next visit or her next VISA application.

It would be a good idea to state about her anticipated visit to other states etc. instead of other reason.

It is likely that she might get RFE, but it should all be answerable.
HTH
we_r_d_world